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Mid-20th Century Cut-Pile Raffia Panel, Shoowa People, Kuba, D.R. Congo

$2,300

£1,742.04

€2,000.43

CA$3,223.29

A$3,505.68

CHF 1,857.88

MX$42,005.36

NOK 23,612.72

SEK 21,632.47

DKK 14,952.47

About the Item

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, this one as a riff on the checkerboard pattern, with each square containing a variant of the chevron or diamond motif. Professionally mounted on a wood stretcher, it measures 22.5" (57 cm) high by 30" (76.2 cm) wide.

Dimensions:
Height: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
Style:
Tribal (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Natural Fiber,Hand-Woven
Place of Origin:
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Mid-20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Point Richmond, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: ZK#92231stDibs: LU1778213761382

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