Kuba-cloth - Kuba - DR Congo

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Estimate € 150 - € 200

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Description from the seller

Large Kuba-cloth, made by the Kuba-people of the Congo and made with rapphiafibers and woven into larger cloths.
Decorated with complex geometric patterns, made with embroideries and appliques. Used as ceremonial clothing, as a trade-item or as a non-traditional currency. Dim.; 245 x 63 cm. From the collection of the late Dutch artist Rob Aussen,
who had a large collection of textiles and started collecting in the 1960`s.

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Number of objects

Ethnic group/ culture

Kuba

Country of Origin

DR Congo

Period

Late 20th century

Material

Raphia

Condition

Good condition

Title of artwork

Kuba-cloth

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