Raffia fabric - Shoowa-Kuba - DR Congo (No reserve price)

03
days
13
hours
42
minutes
03
seconds
Current bid
€ 3
No reserve price
FR
€3

Catawiki Buyer Protection

Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details

Trustpilot 4.4 | 143727 reviews

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

Tissu en raphia by Shoowa-Kuba artisans from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a 99 cm high by 51 cm wide textile (depth 1 cm) made of raphia, in good condition and authentic.

AI-assisted summary

Description from the seller

Raffia fabric – Shoowa – Kuba – Democratic Republic of the Congo

This raffia fabric is associated with the textile tradition of the Shoowa, a community belonging to the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Renowned for their textile craftsmanship, Kuba artisans produce fabrics adorned with complex geometric patterns, which testify to a high level of technical mastery and a developed sense of composition. Raffia work occupies an important place in their cultural and artistic heritage.

Through the richness of its texture and the elegance of its motifs, this fabric holds particular interest for African art collectors and enthusiasts of textile art. It can be integrated into a specialized collection or displayed in a contemporary interior, where it creates a harmonious dialogue between cultural heritage and contemporary aesthetics.

Raffia fabric – Shoowa – Kuba – Democratic Republic of the Congo

This raffia fabric is associated with the textile tradition of the Shoowa, a community belonging to the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Renowned for their textile craftsmanship, Kuba artisans produce fabrics adorned with complex geometric patterns, which testify to a high level of technical mastery and a developed sense of composition. Raffia work occupies an important place in their cultural and artistic heritage.

Through the richness of its texture and the elegance of its motifs, this fabric holds particular interest for African art collectors and enthusiasts of textile art. It can be integrated into a specialized collection or displayed in a contemporary interior, where it creates a harmonious dialogue between cultural heritage and contemporary aesthetics.

Details

Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Shoowa-Kuba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Raphia
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Raffia fabric
Height
99 cm
Width
51 cm
Depth
1 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
8661
Objects sold
92.43%
pro

Similar objects

  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​

For you in

African & Tribal Art

  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​