Kuba textile - 380 cm - Shoowa-Kuba - DR Congo (No reserve price)

Kuba skirts, Tcaka, long are cloths made from raffia, from 8 – 25 feet long, from the Ngeende, Bushoong and Ngongo peoples. They incorporate appliqued “patches”, embroidered shapes and patterns, openwork, tie-dye, cowrie shells, barkcloth and border elements. The appliqued “patches” originally repaired holes, then developed into traditional design motifs. .Most are covered with geometric symbols; many are restrained, subtle and rhythmic designs using one technique; others create amazing quilt-like assemblages of old pieces of many forms. The full skirts, worn by men and women, are bunched up and wrapped around many times. Good condition Total lenght: 380 cm! Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.

Estimate:$167.34

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