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20th Century Prestige Cloth, Shoowa, Kuba Kingdom, D. R. Congo

$1,500

£1,133.70

€1,299.42

CA$2,092.47

A$2,281.81

CHF 1,206.49

MX$27,448.03

NOK 15,310.57

SEK 14,032

DKK 9,705.86

About the Item

20th century Prestige cloth, Shoowa people, Kuba Kingdom, D. R. Congo A syncopated pattern of opposing forces lends this prestige cloth a sense of movement both horizontally and vertically. Surface textures and subtle variations in tone create yet another dimension of movement for the eye. Professionally mounted on a wooden frame, which measures 26 by 28 inches (66 by 71 cm).

Dimensions:
Height: 26 in (66.04 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 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:
20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
Seller Location:
Point Richmond, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: ZK#99201stDibs: LU1778226539232

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