Textile - 160 cm - 75 cm

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Rare Congo Shoowa-Kuba royal textile from the Congo, dating to circa 1940–1950, measuring 160 by 75 cm, in good condition with some wear and age-related stains, provenance: private Belgian collection.

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Very beautiful and rare Kuba royal textile
Provenance: Private Belgian collection.
Dimensions: 160 x 75 cm
Very high quality - Rare model
Center of the loincloth in beaten bark cloth (Tapas)
See reference in the book: "L'Art Royal Kuba" by Joseph Cornet
Page 186

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Very beautiful and rare Kuba royal textile
Provenance: Private Belgian collection.
Dimensions: 160 x 75 cm
Very high quality - Rare model
Center of the loincloth in beaten bark cloth (Tapas)
See reference in the book: "L'Art Royal Kuba" by Joseph Cornet
Page 186

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Textile
Ethnic group/culture
Shoowa-Kuba
Country of origin
Congo
Sold with stand
No
Length
160 cm
Width
75 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1940-1950
BelgiumVerified
8486
Objects sold
98.64%
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