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African D.R. Congo 20th Century Embroidered Raffia Kuba Cloth, Lattice Design

$1,000
£755.46
€866.35
CA$1,395.31
A$1,518.53
CHF 804.97
MX$18,269.02
NOK 10,209.59
SEK 9,341.06
DKK 6,472.31

About the Item

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: NWL6900, NWL6925) Some wear and discoloration
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Width: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Dyed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Queens, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NWL69261stDibs: LU977947918672

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