Details
- Dimensions
- 32ʺW × 2ʺD × 74ʺH
- Styles
- African
- Period
- 1940s
- Country of Origin
- Congo
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Fabric
- Raffia
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- This is an antique textile from the 1940's, and while it has some imperfections from being handmade, and some signs … moreThis is an antique textile from the 1940's, and while it has some imperfections from being handmade, and some signs of wear, it is in incredibly good condition for its age. less
- Description
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Gorgeous framed Vintage kuba cloth from the 1940's. Frame dimension 74" x 32". Fabric dimensions - 68"x28.5".
Kuba textiles from … more Gorgeous framed Vintage kuba cloth from the 1940's. Frame dimension 74" x 32". Fabric dimensions - 68"x28.5".
Kuba textiles from the Kuba kingdom (current day Democratic Republic of Congo) are among the most distinctive works of African art. These fabrics are made from the leaf of the raffia tree- they are first hand cut and then strips of leaf are woven to make pieces of fabric, often called raffia cloth. Highly prized for their complex patterns, they influenced artists such as Picasso and Matisse!
These cloths are not fragile. This item is Vintage, authentic and one of a kind. It has signs of wear and tear that do not in any way detract from the item. less
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