African Textiles and Artifacts-Dr. Gould

Kuba Peoples Embroidered Raffia Textile

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Start price: $50

Estimated price: $300 - $400

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Description

Kuba peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, an red-dyed and embroidered woven raffia  ntshakishwepi, second up in the hierarchy of cloths worn by the Bushong, 224" x 30"

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