Have it delivered hassle-freeBuyer protectionAll Designer items curated by WhoppahDownload the Whoppah App – get alerts & sell with ease.
Maud Muller Massis (1924-) | 'Africa' | Unique Textile Artwork / Fiber Art Wall Object
€895
Buy with confidence
Shop & pay safely with Buyer ProtectionDesigner items curated by WhoppahWe only pay the seller once you have safely received the itemTrusted payment methods
About this seller
Private sellerProduct description
Exceptional and rare textile artwork titled 'Africa', attributed to the Dutch textile artist Maud Muller Massis (1924-).
This expressive wall object is executed in various types of textiles and materials, with a combination of appliqués, embroidery, cords, and decorative elements.
The composition depicts a stylized, almost mask-shaped face and is a beautiful example of Dutch fiber art and textile art from the second half of the twentieth century.
The work is signed on the back and titled:
Maud Muller Massis
'Africa'
Wassenaar
About the artist
Maud Muller Massis was born on Java in 1924 and studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris in the late 1950s. Later, she lived and worked in Wassenaar and taught courses in crafts and textile techniques in the 1970s.
Work by Maud Muller Massis is held in the collection of Museum De Wieger. Her oeuvre was also included in the exhibition 'Draadkrachtig'. 'Weaving and Embroidery Art 1920-1970'.
Provenance
Signed and titled on the reverse.
According to correspondence with curator Katjuscha Otte of Museum De Wieger, the style, materials used, and method of hanging are recognizable as fitting within the oeuvre of Maud Muller Massis.
Documentation and correspondence with Museum De Wieger and textile restorer Marijke de Bruijne are available and can be shared upon request.
A special and rare work for the collector of Dutch textile art, fiber art, or unique wall objects.
Condition: Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use.
Dimensions: 165cm high × 48cm wide.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsMulti ColorMaterialCotton, Wool, TextileNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeLargeHeight160 cmWidth48 cm
Discover more
Seller information
About this seller
Private sellerWildervank, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since October 2025 • 0 sales