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$10.98 Shipping Location: United States The Kuba beaded noble's hat with cowrie shells is a traditional headpiece originating from the Kuba Kingdom, which is located in what is now the Democratic ... moreRepublic of Congo, in Central Africa. The noble's hat is a symbol of status and authority within the Kuba society.
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Free Shipping Location: Santa Fe, United States Genuine Kuba Textile - Earth Tone Abstract Shapes with Border. Kuba textiles are elaborate embroidered cloth, made of raffia, a palm leaf fiber from the ... moreCongo. The patterns are highly sophisticated and contemporary.
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$14.98 Shipping Location: United States The Kuba beaded noble's hat with cowrie shells is a traditional headpiece originating from the Kuba Kingdom, which is located in what is now the Democratic ... moreRepublic of Congo, in Central Africa. The noble's hat is a symbol of status and authority within the Kuba society.
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Free Shipping Location: Santa Fe, United States Genuine Kuba Textile - Black & Tan Helix with Border. Kuba textiles are elaborate embroidered cloth, made of raffia, a palm leaf fiber from the Congo. ... moreThe patterns are highly sophisticated and contemporary.
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$22.50 Shipping Location: Firenze, Italy Old Fine Kuba Raffia - BUSHOONG - Kasai Velvet – DR Congo.
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$14.80 Shipping Location: Memphis, United States A striking wall hanging featuring intricate appliquéd raffia textile in a bold pattern. One-of-a-kind piece, handcrafted by a skilled Kuba artisan from ... morethe Democratic Republic of the Congo. Handwoven raffia palm fibers.Measures 37”h x 21.5”w.Item is new, but note that each piece is unique with natural variations in material & build.Includes a metal pole insert at top. Add desired hanging medium through open pole or replace with wooden dowel.Sold by West Elm, as part of their African Destination Capsule. No longer available online.
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$22.50 Shipping Location: Firenze, Italy Old Fine Kuba Raffia - BUSHOONG - Kasai Velvet – DR Congo.
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$16.50 Shipping Location: Memphis, United States This stunning wall hanging features intricate appliquéd raffia textile in a beautiful array of colors. The piece is crafted by a skilled Kuba artisan ... morefrom the Democratic Republic of the Congo and measures 40" in height and 22" in width. It is an original piece and perfect for adding a unique touch to any space. The item is in new condition and ready to be displayed.
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$14.98 Shipping Location: United States The Kuba beaded noble's hat with cowrie shells is a traditional headpiece originating from the Kuba Kingdom, which is located in what is now the Democratic ... moreRepublic of Congo, in Central Africa. The noble's hat is a symbol of status and authority within the Kuba society.
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$10.98 Shipping Location: United States The Kuba beaded noble's hat with cowrie shells is a traditional headpiece originating from the Kuba Kingdom, which is located in what is now the Democratic ... moreRepublic of Congo, in Central Africa. The noble's hat is a symbol of status and authority within the Kuba society.
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$4.19 Shipping Location: Portland, United States Make the most personalized art calendar ever for yourself. Make prints to hang on your wall. Or just simply enjoy the beauty of projecting the slides. ... moreget your own projector for twenty bucks, and transform empty wall space into a beautiful work of art.
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$24.00 Shipping Location: Williams, United States The cloth was made from fiber from the raffia palm (Raphia Vinifera).
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$22.50 Shipping Location: Firenze, Italy Old Fine Kuba Raffia - BUSHOONG - Kasai Velvet – DR Congo.
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$19.98 Shipping Location: United States This technique involves the insertion of short lengths of dyed raffia fibers into the woven structure of the basket, creating a raised, textured effect. ... moreThe Kuba people are renowned for their exceptional weaving skills and their mastery of working with natural materials.
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$10.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Kuba Beaded Noble's Hat with Cowry Shells DR Congo African, Type of Object, hat, Country of Origin, Dr Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, beads. ... moreCowrie shells, raffia fibers, cotton cloth, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 8 inches x 6 inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, holes on cotton cloth. Stain, Additional Information: A magnificent piece-cloth with raffia embroidery and cowry shell and glass bead ornamentation in very good condition. The frame of this cap is made out of raffia fibers. This cap is nicely decorated with beads and cowrie shells. Among the Kuba. Such caps are known under the generic name of laket. They are worn by Kuba nobles(Mbeemy and Mbeengy) and princes as symbols of their high rank and part of their ceremonial garment. Recommended Reading: Cornet's ART ROYAL KUBA. Mack's EMIL TORDAY AND THE ART OF THE CONGO 1900-1909. Patricia Darish and David Binclkey, Headdresses and title holding Among the Kuba" pp. 159-169 in CROWNING ACHIEVEMENTS(arnoldi& Kreamer eds. Duncan Clarke, AFRICAN HATS AND JEWELRY, p. 45. A. 49022* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let
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$22.50 Shipping Location: Firenze, Italy Old Fine Kuba Raffia - BUSHOONG - Kasai Velvet – DR Congo.
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$10.98 Shipping Location: United States The Kuba beaded noble's hat with cowrie shells is a traditional headpiece originating from the Kuba Kingdom, which is located in what is now the Democratic ... moreRepublic of Congo, in Central Africa. The noble's hat is a symbol of status and authority within the Kuba society.
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$10.75 Shipping Location: Williams, United States The cloth was made from fiber from the raffia palm (Raphia Vinifera). The patch is on the front of the kuba cloth and the hole is still visible on the ... moreback of the piece.
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$10.75 Shipping Location: Williams, United States The cloth was made from fiber from the raffia palm (Raphia Vinifera).
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Free Shipping Location: Florence, United States Antique African Brown Long Kuba Sisal Money Cloth Textile Fabric. It's full of cool stuff! Old repair of a burn hole, last pic shows back side. One end's ... moreborder is missing.
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$10.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Kuba Beaded Noble's Hat with Cowry Shells DR Congo African, Type of Object, hat, Country of Origin, Dr Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, beads. ... moreCowrie shells, raffia fibers, cotton cloth, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 8 inches x 6 inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, holes on cotton cloth. Stain, Additional Information: A magnificent piece-cloth with raffia embroidery and cowry shell and glass bead ornamentation in very good condition. The frame of this cap is made out of raffia fibers. This cap is nicely decorated with beads and cowrie shells. Among the Kuba. Such caps are known under the generic name of laket. They are worn by Kuba nobles(Mbeemy and Mbeengy) and princes as symbols of their high rank and part of their ceremonial garment. Recommended Reading: Cornet's ART ROYAL KUBA. Mack's EMIL TORDAY AND THE ART OF THE CONGO 1900-1909. Patricia Darish and David Binclkey, Headdresses and title holding Among the Kuba" pp. 159-169 in CROWNING ACHIEVEMENTS(arnoldi& Kreamer eds. Duncan Clarke, AFRICAN HATS AND JEWELRY, p. 45. A. 49022* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let
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$24.75 Shipping Location: Scarsdale, United States Highly collectible and getting quite scarce. African Kuba Cloth - Vintage 1930-40s Handwoven Raffia. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail. Extraordinary large ... morepiece in magnificent condition. I bought this piece about 50+ years ago. It’s beautifully done and entirely handwoven. It measures approximately 48” X 22” and is in excellent condition. There are no breaks or splits in the raffia. This piece will frame very attractively. It has resided in a smoke free, pet free environment.
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Free Shipping Location: Tesuque, United States Kuba textiles are elaborate embroidered cloth, made of raffia, a palm leaf fiber from the Congo. The patterns are highly sophisticated and contemporary. ... moreMuseum Quality. Hand made in Africa.
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KUBA AFRICAN ART SHOOWA CLOTH #1979 - For African Art Gallery
KUBA SHOOWA TEXTILE#1979 Tribe: Kuba- Shoowa. Country: Democratic Republic of Congo. Material: Raffia Palm. Size: 27" 68.6 cm) x 18.5" 47 cm) Item: 1979 Condition: Good. Note: Ex. James E. Adkins Collection- Florida. USA. The basic material used in weaving panels of Kuba fabric is the fibre of the raffia palm(raphia vinifera) Which grows throughout the region. The outer layer of the young, plumelike leaves is split(frayed) and the fibres drawn. They may need to be twisted together and beaten to provide the threads used in the textiles. Weaving is the exclusive preserve of men, who work sitting at sloping looms. The finer the fibre, the stronger and tighter the woven fabric will be. The size of the woven panels is determined by the natural length of the raffia fibre; the individual fibres are not artificially lengthened. Hence. Panels ... moreusually measure between about 50 x 60 cm and a maximum of 100 x 100 cm. The cloths are soaked. Kneaded and beaten to make them soft and supple. The basic reddish tone of the velvet is obtained by dyeing the untreated fabric using a powder made from red wood. Yellow ochre background colours are more common, however. The cloths are embroidered by women. The technique of cut-pile embroidery consists of passing threads between the warp and weft threads with a needle. Without any visible stitches or knots. The threads are then cut to leave a pile of about 2mm on either side, with the velvet fibres are secured in the middle only by the tightness of the underlying weave. The Shoowa are real masters of this technique, which demands a great deal of skill. An enormous amount of work is involved in making a raffia cut-pile panel. It is a process that can take between several months and more than a year. So it is not surprising that cut-pile"velvet" cloths are treasured as objects of value. For embroidery incorporating more than one colour(a technique found almost exclusively among the Shoowa) The raffia fibres are coloured with plant dyes before embroidering. The roots of tr
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Old Kuba raffia african cloth Runner Textile Woven Congo 3'11" X 1'20"
Here is a great original old Raffia hand-woven cloth from Kuba the african Congo. It is 3'11"long X 1'20" wide. This piece is in good condition. Please see pictures.It can be used as a table runner. A wall tapestry or it can be made into several things such as pillows or decorative items. It is decorated with shells. This auction starts at a low price, so good luck and happy bidding.
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Antique African tribal Kuba cloth textile Congo, home decor, upholstery, Pillow
The Kuba Kingdom reached its apex during the mid 19th century. Europeans first reached the area in 1884. Because of the kingdom's relative isolation. It was not as affected by the slave trade as were the and kingdoms on the coast. Toward the end of the 19th century. The kingdom was invaded and weakened eventually becoming a Belgium colony. Know for their beautifully ornate beaded masks and their their embroidered textiles. This pillow is made from one of those original textile. 18"x18" I believe the backing is raw silk.
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African Kuba Tribal Mask from Congo Zaire with Cowry Shells & Original Cloth
This Auction is for a Wonderful Old Kuba Mask from Zaire. The Mask is 9.5" tall x 6.25" wide x 9" deep. The mask still has it's original cowry shells. Some of the burlap that is laced on top of the head is worn with one small hole. There are some old cracks over the masks left ear and mouth area. Some old worming around ears as well. There is metal attached to the front of the mask in several areas. please see pictures. I purchased this beautiful mask several years ago from a Collector that brought many wonderful items to the US during 1979. Estimated Va lue in 2003 was $2.100.00 when I purchased it. I do not have an official appraisal document. All I have is the the hand written information that was supplied on the tag at the Estate Auction. Shipping on this mask will include insurance and delivery confirmation.
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Kuba Royal Textile Bark Cloth and Raffia Overskirt Ntshakishyeen African
Title, Kuba Royal Textile Bark Cloth and Raffia Overskirt Ntshakishyeen African, Type of Object, Royal overskirt, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Bark cloth. Raffia palm fibers, dyes, Approximate Age, Early to mid 20th century, Dimensions, 56 x 26.5 inches, Overall Condition, Poor. Damage/Repair, Bad damage: tears. Seams, and holes; cloth has some loose threads and fraying. Several bark cloth triangles have disintegrated. Some seams are coming out. Dyes are fading. We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and ... morefabric may be less strong than it appears. Additional Information: The following are excerpts from Kuba Textiles and Design. By Elizabeth S. Bennett and Niangi Batulukisi Ph.D. In sub-Saharan Africa. Where representative art has flourished for centuries, carvers and crafts people have typically taken for their subjects human figures, animals, plants, and elements of the natural world. Abstract art, meanwhile, has remained marginal. The textiles of the BaKuba(Kuba) people of the Democratic Republic of Congo are an exception. Although part of a tradition that stretches back 400 years, Kuba textiles have a strikingly modern look. They use improvised systems of signs, lines, colors, and textures, often in the form of complex geometric rectilinear patterns. Their appliqués are reminiscent of works by 19th- and 20th-century masters like Matisse, Picasso, Klee, Penck, and Chellida. This is no coincidence: all of those artists were inspired by Kuba design! Patchwork skirts made of beaten bark and raffia are among the most prestigious of the Kuba skirts and overskirts. The way these media are combined depends on the taste of the weaver. In some cases. The borders are made of ra
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AFRICAN KUBA TEXTILE CLOTH RAFFIA from the Congo 144"x 22"
AFRICAN KUBA CLOTH RAFFIA from the Congo Size: 144 INCHES X 22 INCHES The Kuba cloth is made using the leaf of the raffia tree. The Kuba people of the Congo first hand cut, and then weave the strips of leaf to make pieces of fabric, often called raffia cloth. There are several different sub groups of the Kuba people. Each group has different and unique ways to make the fabric. Some make it thicker, longer, shorter, or with different patches. Each patch is symbolic and many times a piece has many different meanings. When Kuba cloth originated there were probably no patches used, but as the cloth is brittle it is quite likely that the patches were used to repair the frequent tears. Later each patch developed a meaning, many patterns are uniquely arranged to tell a story. 36
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Kuba Square Kasai Velvet Raffia Cloth Boutallah Handwoven African Textile
Title, Kuba Square Kasai Velvet Raffia Cloth Boutallah Handwoven African Textile Type of Object: Textile, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of the Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia palm fibers, Approximate Age, Mid 20th Century, Dimensions, 21 inches x 18.5 inches, Overall Condition, Excellent, Damage/Repair, None, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. Additional Information: The following are excerpts from Kuba Textiles and Design. By Elizabeth S. Bennett and Niangi ... moreBatulukisi Ph.D. In sub-Saharan Africa. Where representative art has flourished for centuries, carvers and crafts people have typically taken for their subjects human figures, animals, plants, and elements of the natural world. Abstract art, meanwhile, has remained marginal. The textiles of the BaKuba(Kuba) people of the Democratic Republic of Congo are an exception. Although part of a tradition that stretches back 400 years, Kuba textiles have a strikingly modern look. They use improvised systems of signs, lines, colors, and textures, often in the form of complex geometric rectilinear patterns. Their appliqués are reminiscent of works by 19th- and 20th-century masters like Matisse, Picasso, Klee, Penck, and Chellida. This is no coincidence: all of those artists were inspired by Kuba design! The most commonly known of the Kuba textiles are the cut-pile Shoowa or Kasai Velvets. Named after the river along which the BaKuba live. Improvisation and irregularity characterize the Kasai Velvets. This is because the weaver works without a plan or preliminary sketching, though the model can occasionally be displayed on the cloth in advance using black thread. Often the design
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Amazing Long Ceremonial African KUBA Cloth Raffia Weave 14' x 22" from The Congo
Very Large Ceremonial Kuba Cloth PLEASE enlarge the photograph(s) to get a good look at the condition& detail. Sorry to all my customers! USPS is discontinuing Parcel Post on January 27, and not adding Parcel Select to ebay mailing labels until March! During this time. I will offer only Priority Shipping for all items over 13 ounces. Again. My apologies. Hand carried back from Zambia in the late 1990s. This Kuba fabric is 14 feet long and 22" wide. Probably crafted in The Congo. This is sometimes called raffia cloth. And the asymmetry is typical. Please use magnification feature to inspect closely for"imperfections" that are part of this natural fabric. It was made for ceremonial dances. And can be used as a runner or a wall hanging. Because of the length. I cut the photo into 3 segments to construct the first photo. This ... moregives you a closer view of the item. But it is actually one long piece, as in second photo. Perfect for a 2 story stairwell. Shipping Weight is over 3 pounds. Insurance cost included in shipping fee. Combined Shipping: Happy to offer you a savings by combining shipping on multiple purchases. In order to get this discount. Please email me for a modified invoice once you are finished shopping and bidding. If you pay for your items before you receive this invoice. I cannot refund your shipping. PAYPAL ONLY ~ Thank you. From a smoke free home. All measurements approximate. Please read description carefully and ask questions before you bid. Refunds will only be issued if my description turns out to be incorrect. Payment expected within 3 days of auction close. Thanks to all.
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2 AFRICAN KUBA CLOTH RAFFIA PILLOW COVERS SHELL AFRICA CONGO HAND WOVEN TEXTILE
Directly from a local estate. Two(2) African Kuba cloth Pillow covers. They measure roughly 17 inches square. Red cloth envelope sewn onto the back. Each one is hand woven applique with sea shell. Hand stiched. Made from the leaf of the raffia tree. Since these are hand made any irregularities, discoloration, tears, holes make each piece one of a kind and only contribute to its uniqueness. Please look closely at photos. and ask questions before bidding. This will make a great addition to your collection. As Is Auction, No returns, NO RESERVE. Buyer pays $11.95 Shipping& handling for U.S. delivery only. Sorry, no international bidders please. Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. k5n.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d72f%2B26rkpg%7C%3Ek5n-13e275eed2a-0xf1-
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Antique African Tribal Skirt - Kuba Cloth OverSkirt – Hand Woven – Zaire
The Kuba people of Zaire weave a wide variety of cloth made from rafia. A natural fiber from palm leaves. The material is stripped into very fine threads, soaked and pounded to make them flexible, and dyed in vegetal or mineral pigments to create a variety of colors. The Kuba employ a variety of weaving and decoration techniques. This overskirt uses both cut pile and false embroidery to achieve the desired geometric designs, This garment is called an overskirt. It is woven of natural rafia fiber. And is believed to date from before 1960. I bought it from a large collection of garments collected by a woman who lived and traveled through Africa 30 to 50 years ago. Dimensions are about 13 inches wide and 36 inches long. The designs in this center panel are cut pile accented with false embroidery. The border pieces. Which utilize only false embroidery ... morein different colors to create the design, were made from separate pieces. These were then attached by hand using rafia thread. Overall condition is Very Good. With a few loose seams as can be seen in the photos, as well as some light soil and staining from natural dyes. All of the outermost rafia cord is present and attached. There are no noticeable holes. This would make a fantastic display piece for the serious African Artifact Collector. If you have any questions. Please contact us prior to bidding. We HAVE NO NEGATIVE FEEDBACK and we want to keep it that way. We want all our buyers to be 100% happy and will do what we can to make sure that happens. This also includes SHIPPING FEEDBACK(when not free shipping) We ONLY CHARGE the MINIMUM amount that the POST OFFICE or UPS CHARGES us. That is. We DO NOT add additional charges when shipping in the contiguous 50 US states. Please keep this in mind when giving us feedback. We have no control over what the carriers charge. So please don’t give us bad or even neutral ratings since we can’t do anything to lower the price. Thank you in advance. Please take a look at our other! ALL OF OUR EBAY ITEMS ARE SHIPPED FULLY INSURE
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1980s Vintage African Kuba Cloth Raffia Square 16 x 17 inches Congo Region
Vintage African raffia Kuba cloth. Congo region. Acquired in the late 1980s. Shows a wonderfully modernist, modulated graphic pattern. Measures 16 x 17 ½ inches. Shows light aging, light wear at edges, excellent condition. Email with questions. We are currently listing a diverse selection of photography and art books from a large private collection of over 30 years. Please check back frequently to see the new listings in both our auctions and our eBay Store. Take a minute and click on the link to my eBay store in the upper right corner of this page. Many thanks. International bidders please Note: Import duties. Taxes and charges on international sales are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs service to determine what these additional ... morecosts will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight or shipping company or when you pick up the item. Please do not confuse these charges as additional shipping charges. We cannot mark merchandise values below value or mark items as“gifts. U.S. and International government regulations prohibit this. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*55267%60%3E-13e6cd060cb-0xf1-
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AFRICAN TRIBAL KUBA CLOTH BOUTALLAH RAFFIA TEXTILE, HOME DECOR, APPAREL,SEWING
Kuba textiles come from the Congo. Formerly Zaire. They were used as offerings as well as currency. They are made of raffia from the palm tree, dyed by women and woven by men. It is a very time consuming process sometimes taking a month or more to make one. Commonly known to display uneven edges, they make spectacular wall hangings, pillow faces or table runners. This piece measures 14'5" long and 26" wide and is in very good condition. The enclosed photos show a small hole on one of the black sections.
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Vintage African Kuba Cloth Hand Made Woven Art Textile 45" Panel
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TEXTILE AFRICAN KUBA RAFFIA CLOTH KASSAI CURRENCY BUTALA DR CONGO ZAIRE ETHNIX
AFRICAN RAFFIA KUBA GRASS CLOTH KASSAI VELVET PREMIUM BUTALA Type of Object: KUBA CLOTH"Butala" Premium Quality. Ethnic Group: KUBA. Country of Origin: DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC of CONGO. Materials: RAFFIA. NATURAL DYE. Approximate Age: 30+ years. Dimensions: 20" x 16" Weight: 7 ounces. Overall Condition: Used. EXCELLENT. Additional Information: Kuba cloth is the embroidered and appliquéd fabric of the Kuba people from DR of Congo and is amongst the best-known textile of the ancient African tradition of raffia cloth weaving. Its geometric art forms have been the source of inspiration for artists such as Picasso. Klee and Matisse who respectively owned extensive collections. Kuba textile art is created from single panels of cloth embroidered with dyed raffia thread and is cut to create a plush pile cloth. These panels are ... morenot worn but displayed, and serve as currency and markers of prestige. This is one such prestige panel. Like almost all so-called Kasai"velvets" the overall composition is asymmetrical and irregular and no two panels are identical. We grade the panels in two qualitative categories: 1) A looser. Flatter“Chacho” Raffia cloth(panel flat-weave and cut-pile embroidery, natural dyes) and 2) the“Butala” Premium Quality Raffia cloth which is thicker and more plush(panel flat-weave and cut-pile embroidery, natural dyes) Composed of a series of interlocking knotted designs in tan and black. The visual complexity and geometrical structure make these fabrics a favorite. The variation of compositions are staggering! In Kuba culture, the cloth also forms an important part of funeral rites. High quality, specific patterned raffia dress is key to being recognized by clan ancestors. These designs are handed down from generation to generation and it is the strength of this tradition that has kept the skills of making Kuba cloth alive. Kuba cloth at times also play a role in wedding ceremonies offered as gifts or currency. Kuba cloth technique involves first weaving a plain square of ra
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Kuba cloth, fine Kasai Velvet, African textile kubacloth20
Kuba cloth. Fine Kasai Velvet, African textile kubacloth20 Kasaï Velvet is one of traditional raffia textiles woven from palm-three fibres by the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. 28x23 inches. Please note that. Combining shipment to one address can help save up to 50% on the total shipping fees. Add me to your Favorite Sellers I accept PayPal. Please IDENTIFY the item you are paying for with the ebay item number and title. PLUS CONTACT US FOR MORE INFO Please note that in our listings. The shipping quote is exact ONLY for Canada and continental USA. Buyers from other countries please contact seller before bidding. Combining shipment to one address can help save up to 50% on the total shipping fees. Buyer is responsible for all actual shipping and insurance charges. If you happen to be in my area. You may arrange to pick ... moreup the piece. I will ship within 2-3 days of payment, depending on the shipping method agreed on. Your parcel will be shipped to a civic address ONLY for security purposes. I cannot ship to a PO Box. My name is Guy Mushagalusa Chigoho and I've been selling and buying African art since 1988. And on eBay since 2000. As my clients and my eBay feedback will tell you, I'm a serious dealer who has a profound love of African art and whose goal is to supply high quality items at reasonable prices. The Internet is an excellent means of sharing the art items themselves, as well as information about the cultures from which they spring. It has also proven to be an extremely efficient business tool? and one with which my clients and I have successfully built good, enduring relationships. I work to make every transaction a great and very positive experience. If you are an African art enthusiast then please check my web site regularly. It is all about the passion! Guy Mushagalusa Chigoho. Mushagalusa Guy MushagalusaChigoho. 9235 rue Récollet. Brossard(QC) J4X1B8. 514-649 3898.
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Big African Tribal Raffia KUBA Cloth Textile 185" x 25"
Click Here. Double your traffic. Get Vendio Gallery- Now FREE! Item Name: African Textiles. Culture: Kuba. Age: Last quarter 20th C. Made of: Raffia fibers.Provenance: Africa- D.R Congo. Measurements: 185 inches x 25 inches. Condition: Good. High grade, small wear in two areas all of this showed in the pictures. See pictures for a better description Due to the Unique nature of each item. Please view the photos carefully. Each piece has been hand woven and crafted with raffia fibers. One item can take up to a month or more to hand craft. Any flaws, discoloring,or uneven edges on the item makes it unique and one of a kind.
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African Kuba cloth velvet bakuba raffia Africa v405
SquareTrade © AP6.0 New Handmade Authentic African Kuba Cloth Velvet or Embroidery approximate average 20 x 24 inches Kuba cloth is an amazing creation of the Kuba or Bakuba peoples of Africa. It is one of the very few fabrics which is still completely made by hand and of natural materials! The Kuba people love design and ornamentation. And decorate even everyday objects with fantastic patterns. Their cloth is perhaps their crowning achievement. Kuba cloth is a true labor of love. It is woven from raffia strands which are collected and prepared usually by men or boys. It is also the males who weave the fibers into a basic fabric called"mbal. Since the raffia fibers are not connected to lengthen them. The base cloth is never very large or long, though individual pieces, once woven, may be connected. Before the decorating, women dampen ... moreand beat the cloth repeatedly until it reaches the correct firmness or softness. If the mbal needs to be dyed. It is. Dyes come from Tukula wood, clay, iron dross, indigo, and other plants. Then women begin the patterns. They may applique shapes cut from other cloths to form larger patterns. They may be embroidered with dyed raffia threads. Sections may be combined to form a patchwork look. Or any of these methods may be combined with the others. These are all usually found on the longer pieces termed skirts. The smaller pieces termed velvets are created by a combination of embroidery and a cut pile technique. Some designs are stitched onto the cloth. But for fill. An artist will pull several strands through the base cloth with a needle, then cut them, creating a natural pile with a knife. The fibers are not tied, but simply held in place by the tightness of the weave of the base cloth. The back of the piece usually bears no signs of the embroidery. What may be the most amazing fact of all. Is that the artist never sketches her designs ahead of time! She works from images in her mind, many times patterns that have been passed down for generations. They also usually have nam
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African tribal Kuba cloth textile Zaire, home decor, upholstery, pillow cover Z7
KUBA TEXTILES COME FROM THE CONGO. FORMERLY ZAIRE. THEY WERE USED AS OFFERINGS AS WELL AS CURRENCY. THEY ARE MADE OF RAFFIA FROM THE PALM TREE, DYED BY WOMEN AND WOVEN BY MEN. IT IS A VERY TIME CONSUMING PROCESS. COMMONLY KNOWN TO DISPLAY UNEVEN EDGES, THEY MAKE SPECTACULAR FRAMED ART PIECES. THIS PIECE IS A COMBINATION OF RAFFIA AND KASSAI VELVET, OR CUT PILE. IT MEASURES 22" X 24.5" AND IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. AN EXCEPTIONAL PIECE!
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Vintage African Kuba Cloth 20 x 19 1/4
Thank you for viewing my auction! This is an African Kuba cloth. Velvet Raffia. Was told it is from the 19th Century Kuba cloth- the magnificent embroidered and applique fabric of the Kuba people. Is the best-known example of the ancient African tradition of raffia cloth weaving. Dimensions: approx. 20 x 19 1/4 inches Posted with 560.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d72f%2B%3E560-13ebfc5b0f6-0x105-
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African tribal Kuba cloth textile Zaire, Congo, Wall Hanging, African Art, Decor
African Kuba raffia cloth. Hand woven plant fibers, embroidery outlined in stitched embroidery, the technique produces what is known as velvet, vintage age, Congo, West Africa, very good condition, app. size 41" x 21" These beautiful cloths were not worn but displayed to show status and even used as currency. I bought these in Africa fifteen years ago. Hung as wall hangings by themselves or even framed. They make for beautiful african decor. No two are identical. Posted with 260.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fvo%7B%3Dd70f%2B%3E260-13ec91a4917-0x107-
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African Art Kuba Cloth Zaire Congo Raffia from Palm Tree Textile Runner 84 x 25
African Art Kuba Cloth form Zaire D.R. of Congo. Kuba Kingdom. Raffia from Palm Tree. Measures approx 84" x 25" Color is sort of a burnt orange shade. In nice condition. But does have a couple of minor stains as can be seen in pics(please look closely) Free Shipping.
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African Art Kuba Cloth Raffia from Palm Tree Textile Runner 176" x 22"
African Art Kuba Cloth. Raffia from Palm Tree. Measures approx 176" x 22" In nice condition. But does have a couple of minor stains as can be seen in pics(please look closely) Free Shipping. 260.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fvo%7B%3Dd70f%2B%3E260-13ecac23d49-0x107-
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Vintage African Kuba Cloth 19" x 22"
Nice piece of vintage Kuba cloth. Measures appx 19" x 22" In great condition.
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Vintage African Kuba raffia cloth hand woven palm fiber velvet 30x23in #4300
African Kuba raffia cloth. Hand woven palm fiber, cut pile embroidery outlined in stitched embroidery, the technique produces what is known as velvet, vintage age, Congo, West Africa, very good condition, size 30in x 23in, 4003 Shipping quote is for the contenental US Georgia residents pay 8% sales tax Allan Arthur Oriental Rugs and Tribal Arts Atlanta's largest collection of African Folk Art
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African Kuba Cloth, hand made in Congo, 17" x 56"
Hand made Kuba cloth textile from Congo. 17" x 56" long, in very good condition.
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African Applique style Kuba Cloth, hand made in Congo
This vintage hand-made skirt piece. Raffia applique type Kuba cloth has several stains as seen in the photos which adds to it's character and charm. It measures 30" x 7 feet long.
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African Kuba cloth, hand made vintage piece from Congo
Vintage. Hand made, 19" x 88" skirt piece, appliqued style Kuba cloth made of raffia.
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AFRICAN KUBA CLOTH PIECE 70's
Wonderful piece of African Kuba cloth. Beautiful orange and blue colors. End is uneven has uneven colors. Measures approx. 19" x 58" Lovely piece. Posted with
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African Kuba Cloth purchased in 70's
African Kuba cloth bought by dealer in 70's. Great condition. A stunner! 25.5" x 22.5" RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*73c7e%3D%3E-13f61e47ffe-0xe5-
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KUBA AFRICAN ART SHOOWA CLOTH #2274 - For African Art Gallery
KUBA SHOOWA TEXTILE#2274 Tribe: Kuba- Shoowa. Country: Democratic Republic of Congo. Material: Raffia Palm. Size: 23.5" 59.7 cm) x 19.5" 49.5cm) Item: 2274 Condition: Good. Provenance: James E. Adkins Estate Collection(Florida. USA) The basic material used in weaving panels of Kuba fabric is the fibre of the raffia palm(raphia vinifera) Which grows throughout the region. The outer layer of the young, plumelike leaves is split(frayed) and the fibres drawn. They may need to be twisted together and beaten to provide the threads used in the textiles. Weaving is the exclusive preserve of men, who work sitting at sloping looms. The finer the fibre, the stronger and tighter the woven fabric will be. The size of the woven panels is determined by the natural length of the raffia fibre; the individual fibres are not artificially lengthened. ... moreHence. Panels usually measure between about 50 x 60 cm and a maximum of 100 x 100 cm. The cloths are soaked. Kneaded and beaten to make them soft and supple. The basic reddish tone of the velvet is obtained by dyeing the untreated fabric using a powder made from red wood. Yellow ochre background colours are more common, however. The cloths are embroidered by women. The technique of cut-pile embroidery consists of passing threads between the warp and weft threads with a needle. Without any visible stitches or knots. The threads are then cut to leave a pile of about 2mm on either side, with the velvet fibres are secured in the middle only by the tightness of the underlying weave. The Shoowa are real masters of this technique, which demands a great deal of skill. An enormous amount of work is involved in making a raffia cut-pile panel. It is a process that can take between several months and more than a year. So it is not surprising that cut-pile"velvet" cloths are treasured as objects of value. For embroidery incorporating more than one colour(a technique found almost exclusively among the Shoowa) The raffia fibres are coloured with plant dyes before embroidering. The
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