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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:
    Raffia,Appliqué,Embroidered
  • 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

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