African Textiles and Artifacts-Dr. Gould

Kuba Peoples Woven Raffia Textile

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Start price: $50

Estimated price: $250 - $400

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Description

Kuba peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, woven raffia  textile, with alternating red-dyed and natural colored border squares, and embroidery with cowries across the central panels supporting a red-dyed diamond motif. Likely mid-20th Century, Approximate size 21" x 88"

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