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Kuba rafia cloth 10.06.684

This is a cut pile Kuba cloth. Graphically distinctive and richly evocative of central Africa, Kuba cloth is handwoven using the strands from raffia palm leaves. The raffia strands are dyed in a variety of earth tones using vegetable dyes. Historically, the Kuba people have used their cloths as skirts, wrappers, sleeping mats and even currency. 

  • Ref.:10.06.684
  • Size:62 x 58 cm
  • Weight:240 gr

Category

  • Kuba textiles & other vegetal fibres 10.06Non-Metal African Currencies 07.06
  • AFRICAN TRIBAL CURRENCIES 07 AFRICAN TEXTILES 10

Origin

  • West and Central Africa
  • CONGO KINSHASA
  • Kuba

Material

  • VegetalPalmacea, Raffia, etc.

Quality

  • Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)High aesthetic valueNew never used

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