African Textiles and Artifacts-Dr. Gould

Kuba Peoples Embroidered Raffia Textile

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Start price: $50

Estimated price: $350 - $450

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Description

Kuba peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, an embroidered woven raffia  ntshakishwepi, second up in the hierarchy of cloths work by the Bushong. Nice, well-used example, 200" x 32"

PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York
Condition: Fair, some holes, staining, wear commensurate with age, tribal repairs