This is the rating and price for African Kuba Raffia Cloth Cut Pile - Kassia D.R.C.
Description : Kuba cloth is a traditional raffia textile woven from palm fronts by the Shoowa people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, cut velvet piles was the inspiration for various design patterns. Typically this type of textiles was used as clothing, traded as currency and ownership often bestowed prestige. Many use it now for covering chairs, stools, wall hangings, clothing and other usage's. The squares, repeating design is worked in just 4 colors of tapestry wool in Tent Stitches, and would make a perfect pillow or bag front. It was also look beautiful framed as art. Condition very good. 2nd. half 20th. C. Size 21'' X 24'' & 22'' x 24''. ''Provenance Anne Narosny African Art Collection Estate'' Sale # 1 of 3''
Price: 49.20 USDIt's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 60 USD-120 USDIt's free to register now to view!
About the lot N° 137 Title : African Kuba Raffia Cloth Cut Pile - Kassia D.R.C. Premier Auction Galleries, auctioneer, Chesterland, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : African Art, Dolls, Fine & Decorative Arts Auction Sale date : 20 Mar 2016It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale
