Items Similar to Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt, D.R. Congo
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 7
Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt, D.R. Congo
$775
£585.33
€676.15
CA$1,091.86
A$1,169.39
CHF 628.65
MX$14,202.89
NOK 7,943.36
SEK 7,272.73
DKK 5,052.07
About the Item
Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt
The Bushong people are one of the largest and most dominant ethnic groups within the Kuba Kingdom in the DR Congo, and have long been recognized and admired for their history of producing exquisite raffia fiber textiles for ceremonial use. This graphically compelling raffia panel is from a woman’s long ceremonial skirt, and likely dates to the 2nd quarter of the 20th C.
Width: 33 inches, Height: 28 inches
- Dimensions:Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 33 in (83.82 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Mid 20th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: JR#12-091stDibs: LU1778245363212
About the Seller
5.0
Vetted Professional Seller
Every seller passes strict standards for authenticity and reliability
Established in 1999
1stDibs seller since 2015
735 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Santa Fe, NM
- Return Policy
More From This Seller
View AllKuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt, D.R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt
The Bushong people are one of the largest and most dominant ethnic groups within the Kuba Kingdom in the DR Congo, and h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt, D.R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt
The Bushong people are one of the largest and most dominant ethnic groups within the Kuba Kingdom in the DR Congo, and h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
Mid-20th Century Cut-Pile Raffia Panel, Shoowa People, Kuba, D.R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Cut-Pile Raffia Panel, Shoowa People, a northern group of the Kuba, D.R. Congo
A fascinating example of a cut-pile prestige cloth from the Shoowa people,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile
Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo
A graphically compelling example of a Kuba raffia fiber prestige cloth with cut pile and stitched embroidery. In very good...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile
Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo
A graphically compelling example of a Kuba raffia fiber prestige cloth with cut pile and stitched embroidery. In very good...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile
Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo
A graphically compelling example of a Kuba raffia fiber prestige cloth with cut pile and stitched embroidery. In very good...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
You May Also Like
Mud Cloth
Bogolanfini
, Mali, Bamana People, Mid-20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A mud cloth (Bogolanfini),
Mali, Bamana People
mid-20th century.
Hand woven 'discharge dyed' cotton
Approximately 71 x 52 in. (180cm. x 132cm.)
A dazzling geometric pattern...
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Fabric
African D.R. Congo Embroidered Raffia Kuba Cloth, Light Brown Monotone
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century Kuba cloth made of woven and dyed raffia palm fronds features a gray, beige and light brown zigzag geometric embroidery. (Simila...
Category
20th Century African Tribal Tapestries
African D.R. Congo 20th Century Embroidered Raffia Kuba Cloth, Lattice Design
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century Kuba cloth made of woven and dyed raffia palm fronds features a black, beige and brown zigzag lattice embroidery. (Similar items...
Category
20th Century African Tribal Tapestries
African Textile by Kuba, Zaire - for Backrest Cover
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
B/874/1 - Vintage African Kuba textile, suitable for Wall hanging or table -
An IDEA: use this item as backrest covering of a sofa !
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia, Cotton
$515 Sale Price
64% Off
African Kuba Embroidered Raffia Textile, Early 20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is in rather good condition, except some ware and some slight yellowness due to use and age.
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Raffia
African D.R. Congo 20th Century Embroidered Raffia Kuba Cloth, Dark Brown
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century Kuba cloth made of woven and dyed raffia palm fronds features a beige, black and dark brown triangular zigzag geometric embroide...
Category
20th Century African Tribal Tapestries
More Ways To Browse
Vintage Fiber Art
Mid Century Fiber Art
Congo Raffia
Raffia Kuba Textiles
Vintage Applique Skirts
Tribal Skirts
Kuba Skirt
R Bushong
Tribal Skirts
Tribal Sword
African Hat
Ancestor Figure Papua New Guinea
Antique Wood Churn
Mali African Mask
Miao Silver
Papua New Guinea Painted Wood Mask
Spoon Tribal
Wooden Tribal Statue













