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$22.50 Shipping Location: Firenze, Italy Old Fine Kuba Raffia - BUSHOONG - Kasai Velvet – DR Congo.
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$22.50 Shipping Location: Firenze, Italy Old Fine Kuba Raffia - BUSHOONG - Kasai Velvet – DR Congo.
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$15.50 Shipping Location: Firenze, Italy Old Fine Kasai Velvet- SHOOWA– DR Congo Raffia Vinifera fibers. Mid 20th century. Approximately cm. 61.0 x 61,0(24.01 x 24.01 I nches) The Kuba(or Bakuba) ... morepeoples are famous for producing beautiful fabrics made from fibers of the palm Raphia Vinifera by a long and complex process that includes the participation of men, women and children belonging to the same family. Each piece must be soaked, beaten, and then worked and scraped by hand, so as to assume its typical characteristics of fine silk-like.
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$34.63 Shipping Location: NORTHOLT, United Kingdom 20% OFF (ON SALE)African Kuba Cloth Natural Woven DR Congo. Beautiful Kuba Raffia Textile 51.1*75.2DRC- African ArtOriginated from the Kuba people of ... moreDemocratic Republic of Congo.The Kuba cloth was made from woven vegetable fibres. These textiles come in many sizes and infinite patterns, each one unique and beautiful. Measurements 51.1*75.2m .Textiles may have frayed edges, torn seams and/or minor staining.
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PREMIUM CLOTH TEXTILE KUBA RAFFIA CURRENCY KASAAI BUTALA DR CONGO ZAIRE ETHNIX
PREMIUM KUBA AFRICAN KUBA RAFFIA BUTALA CLOTH PREMIUM 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: 23.75" x 21.75" Weight: 236 grams; 0.52 lbs; 8.3 ounces. Overall Condition: Used. EXCELLENT. Shipping& Handling Detail: US BUYERS: Secure shipping and insurance will be determined by territory at close of auction. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Secure shipping and insurance will be determined by territory at close of auction. Import duties. Taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's custom office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. ... moreAdditional Information: Kuba cloth is the embroidered and appliqued 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. It's 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 not 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
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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 Drum Cowry Shells Raffia Textile DR Congo African
Title, Kuba Drum Cowry Shells Raffia Textile DR Congo African Type of Object, Musical Instrument. Drum, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Wood. Animal skin, cowry shells, beads, woven raffia textile, metal studs, pigment. Approximate Age, second half 20th century/last quarter, Dimensions, Height is 26.5 inches. Diameter is 7.5 inches. Overall Condition, Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, torn top with holes in skin. Broken ... moreand repaired bottom, Additional Information: The wooden drum is an elongated cylinder resting on small hourglass-shaped base. The drum is covered with a raffia cloth onto which are cowry shells sewn. The cloth is decoratd with painted dot design patterns. White and blue beads are beautifully ranged around the skin. The beads and cowry shells symbolize wealthy. Prosperity and fecundity.The surface is adorned with ritual red powder. Decorated drums like these belonged to the King and are known as drums of office. Royal drums such as this are rarely played to accompany dances and musicians.They are only played at the beginning of royal dances that take place at the appearance of the new moon.They are mainly used as symbol of the royal presence and displayed side by side with other objects of prestige. They are part of the king treasury and are employed as a symbol of authority. Each king should commission the drum(s) of his reign. Pelambish is the generic name for royal drums. Each drum would have its owner's name and would be kept in the royal court. For more examples see Cornet Joseph. Art Royal Kuba, 1982, Edizioni Sipiel Milano. I have examined this piece and agree wit
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Kuba Kasai Fine Square Velvet Raffia Textile DR Congo African Superb
Title, Kuba Kasai Fine Square Velvet Raffia Textile DR Congo African Superb Type of Object, Raffia handwoven Textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia palm fibers. Dyes, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 21.5 inches x 23 inches, Overall Condition, good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, General wear, 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 washingÂ(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, ... morebut even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. Additional Information: A Kuba square raffia textile decorated with finial diamond motifs. 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! The most commonly known of the Kuba textiles are the cut-pile Shoowa or Kasai Velvets. Named after the river
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Kuba Raffia Square Kasai Velvet Boutallah Handwoven Textile DR Congo African
Title, Kuba Raffia Square Kasai Velvet Boutallah Handwoven Textile DR Congo African Type of Object, Raffia textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia palm fibers. Dyes, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 23.5 inches x 22 inches, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, General wear, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered in any ... moremanner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washingÂ(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: A Kuba square raffia textile decorated with beautiful diamond designs. Boutallah" is the name traders have given to Kuba squares with thicker. Plusher embroidery. 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 patt
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Kuba Raffia Textile Huge Women Ceremonial Skirt Ntshak DR Congo African
Title, Kuba Raffia Textile Huge Women Ceremonial Skirt Ntshak DR Congo African Type of Object, Kuba Women's Skirt. Superb quality Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba-Bushoong, Materials, Raffia. Dyes Approximate Age, early twentieth century. Dimensions, 188 inches X 34 inches, Overall Condition, Poor, Damage/Repair, stains. Holes, 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: This is a woman's skirt. A multi-panel skirt, worn wrapped multiple ... moretimes, in the Kuba Kingdom, which is in the Democratic Republic of Congo, formerly Zaire. Men did the weaving, women did the dying and embroidery. Raffia, which comes from the raffia palm tree, is notoriously difficult to work with. Soaking and pounding were both used to soften the fibers. Each piece takes months to make. I have written a book on them. See Elizabeth S. Bennett and Niangi Batulukisi Ph.D. Kuba Textiles& Design, AfricaDirect Inc. 2009, 41 pages. 28 full color photographs, paperback. The following are excerpts from Kuba Textiles and Design: 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
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Kuba Textile Appliquéd and Embroidered Raffia DR Congo African
Title, Kuba Textile Appliquéd Embroidered Raffia DR Congo African Superb, Type of Object, Appliquéd raffia textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia palm fibers. Dyes, Approximate Age, second half Dimensions, 121 inches x 25 inches Overall Condition, Good. Damage/Repair, stains. Tears, holes, 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. A contemporary Kuba raffia textile wih a combination of appliquéd and embroidered. Patterned with ... morestunning designs. 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! Appliqué is the most popular weaving technique among the Kuba. To create an appliqué. Kuba artists use a stencil to cut decorative designs out of a brightly colored cloth, and then sew or apply the designs onto a cloth of a
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Kuba Appliquéd Embroidered Raffia Textile DR Congo African
Title, Kuba Appliquéd Embroidered Raffia Textile DR Congo African, Type of Object, Appliquéd raffia textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia palm fibers. Dyes, Approximate Age, contemporary, Dimensions, 16.5 inches W. x 40 inches H. Overall Condition, Good. Damage/Repair, a few stains in the back, 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 washingÂ(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. A contemporary Kuba appliquéd and embroidered. Patterned with abstract ... moregeometric designs. 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! Appliqué is the most popular weaving technique among the Kuba. To create an appliqué. Kuba artists use a stencil to cut decorative designs out of a brightly colored cloth, and then sew or apply the designs onto a cloth
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KUBA CLOTH KASSAI PREMIUM TEXTILE AFRICA RAFFIA CURRENCY DR CONGO ZAIRE ETHNIX
TRADITIONAL AFRICAN RAFFIA KUBA CLOTH KASSAI VELVET PREMIUM BUTALA TEXTILE 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: 21" x 20" Weight: 6 ounces. Overall Condition: Used. EXCELLENT. Additional Information: Thick pile embroidery with a texture and beauty that you can feel with you hands! 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 ... moreembroidered with dyed raffia thread and is cut to create a plush pile cloth. These panels are not 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 ceremonie
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Kuba Square Raffia Textile Kasai Velvet DR Congo African SALE Was $45
Title, Kuba Square Raffia Textile Kasai Velvet DR Congo African, Type of Object, Raffia textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia palm fibers. Dyes, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 25 x 23.5 inches, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, General wear. Some fraying, Additional information: A superb kuba square raffia textile with beautiful diamond patterns! The following are ... moreexcerpts 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! 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 occasionall
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Kuba Raffia Textile DR Congo African 16 Feet SALE Was $950
Title, Kuba Raffia Textile Embroidered Woman's Skirt African 197 x 33 Inches, Type of Object, Kuba Raffia Textile Embroidered Woman's Skirt. Africa 197 x 33 Inches, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba-Bushoong, Materials, Raffia Approximate Age, mid twentieth century. Dimensions, 197 x 33 inches, Overall Condition, Fair to Good Damage/Repair, some stains. Rips on seams, and holes or tears in places. 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 ... moreInformation: This is a SUPERB woman's skirt From the Kuba. This large raffia skirt is a multi-panel skirt that was worn wrapped multiple times around the waist. By the Kuba women in the Kuba Kingdom, which is in the Democratic Republic of Congo, formerly Zaire. This is a great piece of textile made by both men and women. Men did the weaving, women did the dying and embroidery. Raffia, which comes from the raffia palm tree, is notoriously difficult to work with. Soaking and pounding were both used to soften the fibers. Each piece took months to make. I wrote a book on them. See Elizabeth S. Bennett and Niangi Batulukisi Ph.D. Kuba Textiles& Design, AfricaDirect Inc. 2009, 41 pages. 28 full color photographs, paperback. The following are excerpts from Kuba Textiles and Design: 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
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Kuba Textile Appliqued Raffia DR Congo Long Africa SALE Was $210
Title, Kuba Matisse Appliqued Raffia Textile DR Congo Long Africa, Type of Object, Textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia. Dyes, Approximate Age, 20th century or contemporary, Dimensions, 158 inches L. x 26 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, minor rips, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered in any manner. Even dry ... morecleaning 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. A contemporary Kuba appliqué. Patterned with wonderful designs. 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 Che
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Kuba Raffia Textile Appliqued Embroidery Ceremonial Skirt DR Congo African
Title, Kuba Raffia Textile Appliqued EMbroidery Ceremonial Skirt African, Type of Object, Ceremonial skirt. Raffia textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba-Ngeende, Materials, Raffia fibers. Dyes, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 166 x 20 inches, Overall Condition, good: Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, general wear, Additional Information: A superb woman's skirt appliqed from the Kuba. This large raffia skirt is a multi-panel ... moreskirt that was worn wrapped multiple times around the waist. By the Kuba women in the Kuba Kingdom, which is in the Democratic Republic of Congo, formerly Zaire. This is a great piece of textile made by both men and women. Men did the weaving, women did the dying and embroidery. Raffia, which comes from the raffia palm tree, is notoriously difficult to work with. Soaking and pounding were both used to soften the fibers. Each piece took months to make. Matisse was hugely influenced by these textiles, and had a number of them in his bedroom. This is your chance to purchase an original-Matisse made copies! I wrote a book on them. See Elizabeth S. Bennett and Niangi Batulukisi Ph.D. Kuba Textiles& Design, AfricaDirect Inc. 2009, 41 pages. 28 full color photographs, paperback. The following are excerpts from Kuba Textiles and Design: 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 exceptio
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Kuba Raffia Textile, Superb DR Congo Africa SALE Was $750
Title, Kuba Raffia Textile Superb DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, raffia. Dyes, Approximate Age, Early to mid 20th century, Dimensions, 187 X 33 inches, Overall Condition, Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, wear/dirt. Loose seams, holes, tears, stains, edges cut in small places, discoloration, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which ... morehave 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: This is a skirt. Worn wrapped multiple times, in the Kuba Kingdom, which is in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire. Men did the weaving, women did the dying and embroidery. Raffia, which comes from the raffia palm tree, is notoriously difficult to work with. Soaking and pounding were both used to soften the fibers. Each piece took months to make. I have written a book on them. See Elizabeth S. Bennett and Niangi Batulukisi Ph.D. Kuba Textiles& Design, AfricaDirect Inc. 2009, 41 pages. 28 full color photographs, paperback. The following are excerpts from Kuba Textiles and Design: 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
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Kuba Raffia Textile Embroidered with Openwork Design DR Congo African
Title, Kuba Raffia Textile Embroidered with Openwork Design DR Congo African, Type of Object, raffia textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia palm fibers. Dyes, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 40 x 19 inches, Overall Condition, Fair, Damage/Repair, Some loose stitching and fraying of fibers, Additional Information: A Kuba Raffia Textile decorated with Openwork and geometricdesigns. 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 ... moreRepublic 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! Appliqué is the most popular weaving technique among the Kuba. To create an appliqué. Kuba artists use a stencil to cut decorative designs out of a brightly colored cloth, and then sew or apply the designs onto a cloth of a different color. The designs are then placed on top of yet another cloth. Through this process, the artist has the freedom to create an almost unlimited variety of patterns and combinations. The most familiar appliqués are dark brown or black on an ecru background. A pattern which is sometimes seen in reverse. Other popular appliqués are red or yellow, or are placed on a red or yellow background. Appliqués can also be natural-on-natu
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Kuba Raffia Handwoven Textile Appliquéd and Embroidered DR Congo African
Title, Kuba Raffia Handwoven Textile Appliquéd and Embroidered DR Congo African, Type of Object, Appliquéd raffia textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia palm fibers. Dyes, Approximate Age, contemporary, Dimensions, 17 inches x 37.5 inches Overall Condition, Good. Damage/Repair, None, A Kuba appliquéd and embroidered raffia textile patterned with abstract geometric designs. 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 ... moreBaKuba(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! Appliqué is the most popular weaving technique among the Kuba. To create an appliqué. Kuba artists use a stencil to cut decorative designs out of a brightly colored cloth, and then sew or apply the designs onto a cloth of a different color. The designs are then placed on top of yet another cloth. Through this process, the artist has the freedom to create an almost unlimited variety of patterns and combinations. The most familiar appliqués are dark brown or black on an ecru background. A pattern which is sometimes seen in reverse. Other popular appliqués are red or yellow, or are placed on a red or yellow background. Appliqu&#
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Kuba Raffia Textile 15.5 Feet DR Congo African SALE wAS $1300
Title, Kuba Raffia Textile Embroidered. 15.5 Feet Stunning African Textile, Type of Object, Textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia fibers, Approximate Age, Early-mid 20th century, Dimensions, 15.5 feet by 30 inches. Overall Condition, Fair to good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, stains. Some discolored spots, some stitching fraying near the edges- not structural. 2 small holes at one end. We do not ... morerecommend 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: A superb Textile! This was made in the Kuba Kingdom. Which is in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire. Men did the weaving, women did the dying and embroidery. Raffia, which comes from the raffia palm tree, is notoriously difficult to work with. Soaking and pounding were both used to soften the fibers. Each piece took months to make. I have written a book on them. See Elizabeth S. Bennett and Niangi Batulukisi Ph.D. Kuba Textiles& Design, AfricaDirect Inc. 2009, 41 pages. 28 full color photographs, paperback.See a similar piece on p. 7, fig. 1. The following are excerpts from Kuba Textiles and Design: In sub-Saharan Africa. Where representative art has flourished for centuries, carvers and crafts people have typically taken for their subje
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Kuba Raffia Textile Bushoong DR Congo African SALE Was $950
Title, Kuba Raffia Textile Bushoong DR Congo African, Type of Object, Textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba/Bushoong, Materials, Raffia, Approximate Age, mid 20 thcentury, Dimensions, 132 x 33.5 inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, minor holes. Tears, wear, discoloration, 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: An older textile with evident wear. Fading, discoloration-and glorious design and workmanship. 132 X 33.5 inches. This is a multi-panel ... moreskirt(Ntshak) worn wrapped multiple times, in the Kuba Kingdom, which is in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire. Men did the weaving, women did the dying and embroidery. Raffia, which comes from the raffia palm tree, is notoriously difficult to work with. Soaking and pounding were both used to soften the fibers. Each piece took months to make. I have written a book on them. See Elizabeth S. Bennett and Niangi Batulukisi Ph.D. Kuba Textiles& Design, AfricaDirect Inc. 2009, 41 pages. 28 full color photographs, paperback. The following are excerpts from Kuba Textiles and Design: 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
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Kuba Textile Square Raffia DR Congo African SALE Was $59
Title, Kuba Square Kasai Velvet Boutallah Raffia Textile African, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia palm fibers. Dyes, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 21 inches x 24 inches, Overall Condition, good, Damage/Repair, stains. From dyes to the back, some loose stitching and fraying of fibers, 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 Batulukisi ... morePh.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 is bui
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Kuba Raffia Textile Skirt Handwoven DR Congo Africa 15 Feet
Title, Kuba Raffia Textile Ntshak Woman's Skirt handwoven Africa 184 x 30 Inches, Type of Object, Kuba Raffia Textile Ntshak Woman's Skirt. Africa, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba-Bushoong, Materials, Raffia Approximate Age, mid twentieth century. Dimensions, 184 x 30 inches, Overall Condition, Poor, Damage/Repair, worn. Stains, rips on seams, and holes or tears in places. Additional Information: An old and well worn raffia skirt from the Kuba. This large raffia skirt is a multi-panel skirt that was worn wrapped multiple times around the waist. By the Kuba women in the Kuba Kingdom, which is in the Democratic Republic of Congo, formerly Zaire. This is a great piece of textile made by both men and women. Men did the weaving, women did the dying and embroidery. Raffia, which comes from the raffia palm tree, is ... morenotoriously difficult to work with. Soaking and pounding were both used to soften the fibers. Each piece took months to make. I wrote a book on them. See Elizabeth S. Bennett and Niangi Batulukisi Ph.D. Kuba Textiles& Design, AfricaDirect Inc. 2009, 41 pages. 28 full color photographs, paperback. The following are excerpts from Kuba Textiles and Design: 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! Appliqué is the most popular w
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Kuba Textile Raffia Embroidered DR Congo African SALE Was $59
Title, Kuba Textile Raffia Appliquéd and Embroidered DR Congo African, Type of Object, Appliquéd raffia textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia palm fibers. Dyes, Approximate Age, Contemporary, Dimensions, 17.5 inches x 41 inches Overall Condition, Good. Damage/Repair, a few stains in the back, A superb Kuba appliquéd and embroidered raffia textile patterned with abstract geometric designs. 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. ... moreThe 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! Appliqué is the most popular weaving technique among the Kuba. To create an appliqué. Kuba artists use a stencil to cut decorative designs out of a brightly colored cloth, and then sew or apply the designs onto a cloth of a different color. The designs are then placed on top of yet another cloth. Through this process, the artist has the freedom to create an almost unlimited variety of patterns and combinations. The most familiar appliqués are dark brown or black on an ecru background. A pattern which is sometimes seen in reverse. Other popular appliqués are red or yellow, or are placed on a red or yellow back
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Kuba Textile Raffia Square Kasai Velvet Fine Designs DR Congo African
Title, Kuba Raffia Textile Square Kasai Velvet Fine Designs African, Type of Object, Raffia Handwoven Textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia palm fibers. Dyes, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 21 inches x 16.5 inches, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, general wear, Additional Information: A Kuba square raffia textile decorated with fine design patterns. 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 ... morehuman 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 is built up from memory, repeating the most common designs and color combinations found in the region. The message conveyed is up to the artist, who is the on
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Kuba Raffia Textile RED Skirt DR Congo African SALE Was $1100
Title, Kuba Raffia Textile MAGNIFICENT Ntshak RED Skirt Handwoven African, Type of Object, Textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia, Approximate Age, Mid/second half 20th century, Dimensions, 240 x 30 inches, Overall Condition, Fair to Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, small holes and rips in places. Discoloration, stains. We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have ... morebeen 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: This is a magnificent raffia textile from the Kuba. From the Kuba Kingdom, which is in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire. This red appliqued textile is is a multi-panel skirt(Ntshak) worn wrapped multiple times around the waist. The strips are sewn using a machine. This textile is made by both men and women. Men did the weaving, women did the dying and embroidery. Raffia, which comes from the raffia palm tree, is notoriously difficult to work with. Soaking and pounding were both used to soften the fibers. Each piece took months to make. Matisse was hugely influenced by these textiles. And had a number of them in his bedroom. This is your chance to purchase an original-Matisse made copies! Kuba textile of this quality are becoming rare. This one will be a central piece in any collection of African textile. I have writ
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Kuba Raffia Textile Large Skirt DR Congo African 18 Feet
Title, Kuba Raffia Textile Large Skirt DR Congo African, Type of Object, Textile. Hanging, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia. Dyes, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 223 inches by 30 inches, Overall Condition, Fair to  poor, Damage/Repair, Patches. Holes, and stains in places, 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: These textiles were used as currency. And as ceremonial offerings, in the Kuba Kingdom, which is in what ... moreis now the Democratic Republic of Congo Large textiles like this were used as a ceremonial and a women dancing cloth in the Kuba Kingdom, which is in what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo, and was formerly Zaire. This textile was probably made by the Ngeende, a Kuba subgroup. Men did the weaving, women did the dying and embroidery. Raffia, which comes from the raffia palm tree, is notoriously difficult to work with. Soaking and pounding were both used to soften the fibers. Each piece took months to make. The motifs are applied without any order, but, they seem to have a certain connection between them. Only artisans can tell with precision the meanings of these designs. I have written an article on them. See Elizabeth S. Bennett and Niangi Batulukisi Ph.D. Kuba Textiles& Design, AfricaDirect Inc. 2009, 41 pages. 28 full color photographs, paperback. The following are excerpts from Kuba Textiles and Design: 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
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Kuba Raffia Textile Ntshak Red Ceremonial Skirt DR Congo African
Title, Kuba Raffia Textile Ntshak Africa Red Superb Large Type of Object, Textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia. Pigment/dyes, Approximate Age, Early to Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 276 W. x 33 inches H. Overall Condition, Fair to good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, a few tears and holes. Wear and stains, indigenous repair, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have ... morebeen 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: A magnificent old raffia textile from the Kuba. From the Kuba Kingdom, which is in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire. This red embroidered-appliqued textile is a multi-panel skirt(Ntshak) worn wrapped multiple times around the waist. On this textile the strips are sewn on using a machine. This textile is made by both men and women. Men did the weaving. Women did the dying and embroidery. Raffia, which comes from the raffia palm tree, is notoriously difficult to work with. Soaking and pounding were both used to soften the fibers. Each piece took months to make. This is your chance to purchase an old textile like this Kuba textile of this quality are becoming rare. This one will be a central piece in any collection of African textile. I have written a book on them. See Elizabeth S. Bennett and Niangi Batulukisi Ph.D. Kuba
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Kuba Raffia Textile Women Skirt DR Congo African SALE Was $490
Title, Kuba Raffia Textile Women Ceremonial Skirt Ntshak DR Congo African Type of Object, Kuba Women's Skirt. Superb quality Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba-Bushoong, Materials, Raffia. Dyes Approximate Age, early twentieth century. Dimensions, 85 inches X 32 inches, Overall Condition, Poor, Damage/Repair, stains. Holes, torn stitches, cuts at edges 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: This is a woman's skirt. A multi-panel skirt, ... moreworn wrapped multiple times, in the Kuba Kingdom, which is in the Democratic Republic of Congo, formerly Zaire. Men did the weaving, women did the dying and embroidery. Raffia, which comes from the raffia palm tree, is notoriously difficult to work with. Soaking and pounding were both used to soften the fibers. Each piece takes months to make. I have written a book on them. See Elizabeth S. Bennett and Niangi Batulukisi Ph.D. Kuba Textiles& Design, AfricaDirect Inc. 2009, 41 pages. 28 full color photographs, paperback. The following are excerpts from Kuba Textiles and Design: 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 appliquÃ
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Kuba Raffia Textile Appliqued DR Congo African 13 Ft SALE Was $250
Title, Kuba Raffia Textile Appliqued Matisse Superb African Textile, Type of Object, Kuba Raffia Textile Appliqued Matisse Superb, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia Approximate Age, contemporary. Dimensions, 158 x 25 inches, Overall Condition, Fair to Good Damage/Repair, tears in places. 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: A superb appliqued woman's skirt from the Kuba! This large raffia skirt is a multi-panel skirt ... morethat was worn wrapped multiple times around the waist. By the Kuba women in the Kuba Kingdom, which is in the Democratic Republic of Congo, formerly Zaire. This is a great piece of textile made by both men and women. Men did the weaving, women did the dying and embroidery. Raffia, which comes from the raffia palm tree, is notoriously difficult to work with. Soaking and pounding were both used to soften the fibers. Each piece took months to make. Matisse was hugely influenced by these textiles, and had a number of them in his bedroom! I wrote a book on them. See Elizabeth S. Bennett and Niangi Batulukisi Ph.D. Kuba Textiles& Design, AfricaDirect Inc. 2009, 41 pages. 28 full color photographs, paperback. The following are excerpts from Kuba Textiles and Design: 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 text
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Kuba Royal Raffia Textile DR Congo African SALE WAS $285
Title, Kuba Royal Raffia Textile NTSHAKABWIIN Overskirt African, Type of Object, Overskirt Textile. Hanging             Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia. Dyes, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 59 inches x 19 inches, Overall Condition, poor, Damage/Repair, stains from dyes. Central part of the textile has received new dyes(recently) 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. ... moreAdditional Information: This particular variety of textile is known as NTSHAKABWIIN and was worn by women in the royal family. It is quite different from other varieties of Kuba raffia textiles. The middle with heavy plushes is dyed in red the borders have overcast stihing with geometric patterns. Men did the weaving. Women did the dying and embroidery. Raffia, which comes from the raffia palm tree, is notoriously difficult to work with. Soaking and pounding were both used to soften the fibers. Each piece took months to make. A similar piece is published in Elizabeth S. Bennett and Niangi Batulukisi Ph.D. Kuba Textiles& Design, AfricaDirect Inc. 2009, fig.10, p.22. 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
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Kuba Raffia Textile Appliqued DR Congo African SALE WAS $210
Title, Kuba Raffia Textile Appliqued Ceremonial Skirt Superb African, Type of Object, Textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia. Dyes, Approximate Age, contemporary, Dimensions, 138 inches L. x 36 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. 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 ... morefor 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. A contemporary Kuba appliqué. Patterned with wonderful designs. 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 c
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Kuba Raffia Textile Cowrie Shells DR Congo African SALE WAS $125
Title, Kuba Raffia Textile Appliquéd Embroidered DR Congo African, Type of Object, Appliquéd raffia textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia palm fibers. Dyes, Approximate Age, contemporary, Dimensions, 140 inches x 21 inches Overall Condition, good, Damage/Repair, missing strip in one end, 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. A superb contemporary Kuba appliquéd and embroidered. Patterned with abstract geometric designs. ... moreAdditional 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! Appliqué is the most popular weaving technique among the Kuba. To create an appliqué. Kuba artists use a stencil to cut decorative designs out of a brightly colored cloth, and then sew or apply the designs onto a cloth of a different color. Th
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Kuba Raffia Textile Runner DR Congo Africa
Title, Kuba Raffia Textile with Openworks DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Textile. Overskirt, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia. Dyes, Approximate Age, Contemporary, Dimensions, 14.5 inches x 70 inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, General wear, Kuba Raffia Textile with Openworks DR Congo Africa 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 ... morethat 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 is built up from memory, repeating the most common designs and color combinations found in the region. The message conveyed is up to the artist, who is the only one who can explain what he or she intended to represent. Originally Kasai Velvets were used as currency. And were valuable products for trade and exchange. They could be included in the tribute villagers paid annually to the King, in th
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Kuba Raffia Textile Tie-dyed And Embroidery DR Congo African
Title, Kuba Raffia Textile Tie-dyed And Embroidery DR Congo African, Type of Object, Textile. Overskirt, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia. Dyes, Approximate Age, 20th Century or contemporary, Dimensions, 52 Inches x 12.5 Inches, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, repair in tears. Holes, Additional Information: A contemporary tie-dyed Kuba textile with finial embroidered designs and openwork ... moremotifs. 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! Appliqué is the most popular weaving technique among the Kuba. To create an appliqué. Kuba artists use a stencil to cut decorative designs out of a brightly colored cloth, and then sew or apply the designs onto a cloth of a different color. The designs are then
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Kuba Raffia Textile Ntshak Royal Red Ceremonial Skirt, DR Congo, African
20th Century Ntshak Kuba ceremonial skirt. Made of raffia cloth with embroidered surface design. Kuba artisans hand cut. Dye, and weave strips of the Raffia leaf to make their magnificent embroidered and appliqued fabric. The use of the color red was reserved for Kuba royalty. Wonderful textile! 18'8" x 36"
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Kuba Raffia Textile wih Cowrie Shells DR Congo Africa
Title, Kuba Raffia Textile wih Cowrie Shells DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Textile. Overskirt, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia. Dyes, cowrie shells, Approximate Age, Contemporary, Dimensions, 19.5 inches x 33 inches W. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, stain, 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 ... moretextiles 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 is built up from memory, repeating the most common designs and color combinations found in the region. The message conveyed is up to the artist, who is the only one who can explain what he or she intended to represent. Originally Kasai Velvets were used as currency. And were valuable products for trade and exchange. They could be included in the tribute villagers paid annually to the King, in the dowries of matrimonial exchanges, an
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Kuba Raffia Textile DR Congo Fine African 20 Feet
Title, Kuba Raffia Textile 20 Ft Extraordinary African Textile, Type of Object, Textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo(Formerly Zaire) People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia Palm Fibers, Approximate Age, Late 19th Century. Begining 20th Century, Dimensions, 20 FEET BY 3 FEET, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, a few small patches. Lots of discoloration spots. We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns ... moreof 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: An extraordinary textile! This was made in the Kuba Kingdom. Which is in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire. Men did the weaving, women did the dying and embroidery. Raffia, which comes from the raffia palm tree, is notoriously difficult to work with. Soaking and pounding were both used to soften the fibers. Each piece took months to make. Matisse was hugely influenced by these textiles, and had a number of them in his bedroom. This is your chance to purchase an original-Matisse made copies! I have written a book on them. See Elizabeth S. Bennett and Niangi Batulukisi Ph.D. Kuba Textiles& Design, AfricaDirect Inc. 2009, 41 pages. 28 full color photographs, paperback.See a close similar piece on p. 7, fig. 1. The following are excerpts from Kuba Textiles and Design: In sub-Saharan Africa. Whe
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Kuba Textile Raffia Square DR Congo Africa SALE WAS $49
Title, Kuba Textile Raffia Square DR Congo African, Type of Object, Raffia Handwoven Textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia palm fibers. Dyes, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 16 inches x 18 inches, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, stains from dyes 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, ... moremeanwhile, 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 is built up from memory, repeating the most common designs and color combinations found in the region. The message conveyed is up to the artist, who is the only one who can explain what he or she intended to represent. Originally Kasai Velv
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AFRICAN KUBA TEXTILE RAFFIA MID 20th CENT LARGE KASAI VELVET LOINCLOTH DR CONGO
Normal.dotm 0 0 1 51 292 Le Rempart 2 1 358 12.0 0 false 21 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false AFRICAN KUBA TEXTILE RAFFIA MIDDLE 20 th CENTURY LARGE KASAI VELVET LOINCLOTH DR OF CONGO GRAND PAGNE AFRICAIN DU KASSAÏ RDC MILIEU XXème SIÈCLE SIZE: 187.01" X 20.47” 475X52cm) GOOD CONDITION AS VISIBLE ON PHOTOS SHIPPING FEES FULL INSURED: USA 40$; CEE& SWISSLAND 21$; FRANCE: 15$ FOR OTHER INTERNATIONNAL SHIPPING FEES. FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME. MORE PHOTOS ON REQUEST
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AFRICAN KUBA TEXTILE RAFFIA SQUARE MIDDLE 20th CENT SMALL KASAI VELVET DR CONGO
Normal.dotm 0 0 1 51 291 Le Rempart 2 1 357 12.0 0 false 21 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false AFRICAN KUBA TEXTILE RAFFIA SQUARE MIDDLE 20 th CENTURY SMALL KASAI VELVET DR OF CONGO CARRÉ VELOUR AFRICAIN DU KASSAÏ RDC MILIEU XXème SIÈCLE SIZE: 20.86" X 22.05” 53X56cm) GOOD CONDITION AS VISIBLE ON PHOTOS SHIPPING FEES FULL INSURED: USA 29$; CEE& SWISSLAND 19$; FRANCE: 11$ FOR OTHER INTERNATIONNAL SHIPPING FEES. FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME. MORE PHOTOS ON REQUEST
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Kuba Raffia Textile Ntshak Ceremonial Skirt Superb DR Congo Africa
Title, Kuba Raffia Textile Ntshak Ceremonial Skirt Superb Old Africa, Type of Object, Textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, raffia. Dyes, Approximate Age, Early to mid 20th century, Dimensions, 128" X 35" Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, loose seams. A few holes and stains, wear, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered ... morein 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: A wonderful skirt. Worn wrapped multiple times, handwoven by the Kuba people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire. Men did the weaving, women did the dying and embroidery. Raffia, which comes from the raffia palm tree, is notoriously difficult to work with. Soaking and pounding were both used to soften the fibers. Each piece took months to make. I have written a book on them. See Elizabeth S. Bennett and Niangi Batulukisi Ph.D. Kuba Textiles& Design, AfricaDirect Inc. 2009, 41 pages. 28 full color photographs, paperback. The following are excerpts from Kuba Textiles and Design: 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 text
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Kuba Textile Raffia DR Congo Africa Unusual Patterns
Title, Kuba Textile Raffia DR Congo Africa Unusual Patterns, Type of Object, Raffia Handwoven Textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia palm fibers. Dyes, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 28 inches x 21.5 inches, Overall Condition, fair to Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, General wear. Stains, 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 ... moreworld. 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 is built up from memory, repeating the most common designs and color combinations found in the region. The message conveyed is up to the artist, who is the only one who can explain what he or she intended to represen
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Kuba Raffia Textile Ntshak 18 Feet Long DR Congo African SALE WAS $588.00
Title, Kuba Raffia Textile Ntshak 18 Feet Long DR Congo African, Type of Object, Textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, raffia. Dyes, Approximate Age, Early to mid 20th century, Dimensions, 25 inches x 216 inches(18 feet) Overall Condition, Fair to good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, loose seams. Holes, tears, stains, wear, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been ... morelaundered 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: This is a skirt. Worn wrapped multiple times, in the Kuba Kingdom, which is in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire. Men did the weaving, women did the dying and embroidery. Raffia, which comes from the raffia palm tree, is notoriously difficult to work with. Soaking and pounding were both used to soften the fibers. Each piece took months to make. I have written a book on them. See Elizabeth S. Bennett and Niangi Batulukisi Ph.D. Kuba Textiles& Design, AfricaDirect Inc. 2009, 41 pages. 28 full color photographs, paperback. The following are excerpts from Kuba Textiles and Design: 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.
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Kuba Raffia Velvet Square Textile DR Congo African SALE WAS $70.00
Title, Kuba Kaasai Raffia Velvet Square Textile DR Congo African Type of Object, Textile. Currency, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of the Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia Palm fibers, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 25 inches x 17 Inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, stain, 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 ... moreyears, 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 is built up from memory, repeating the most common designs and color combinations found in the region. The message conveyed is up to the artist, who is the only one who can explain what he or she intended to represent. Originally Kasai Velvets were used as currency. And were valuable products for trade and exchange. They could be included in the tribute villagers paid annually to the King, in the dowries of matrimonial
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Kuba Raffia Textile 18 Feet African Booshong DR Congo SALE WAS $660.00
Title, Kuba Raffia textile 18 Ft Bushoong DR Congo African Superb, Type of Object, Kuba Women's Skirt. Superb quality Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba-Bushoong, Materials, Raffia. Dyes Approximate Age, early twentieth century. Dimensions, 216 X 36 inches, Overall Condition, very good, Damage/Repair, General wear 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: This is a woman's skirt. A multi-panel skirt, worn wrapped multiple times, in the ... moreKuba Kingdom, which is in the Democratic Republic of Congo, formerly Zaire. Men did the weaving, women did the dying and embroidery. Raffia, which comes from the raffia palm tree, is notoriously difficult to work with. Soaking and pounding were both used to soften the fibers. Each piece takes months to make. I have written a book on them. See Elizabeth S. Bennett and Niangi Batulukisi Ph.D. Kuba Textiles& Design, AfricaDirect Inc. 2009, 41 pages. 28 full color photographs, paperback. The following are excerpts from Kuba Textiles and Design: 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-
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Kuba Appliqued Raffia Textile Long DR Congo Africa 23" Wide, 16'long
Kuba appliqué African 23" x 16' there are some holes and appliqué loose.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*3A%3Cd%3Ff6%3E-14b607a588a-0x104-
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Kuba Square Kasai Velvet Raffia Textile Black DR Congo African SALE WAS $99.00
Title, Kuba Square Kasai Velvet Raffia Textile Black DR Congo African, Type of Object, Raffia textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia palm fibers. Dyes, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 25 inches x 18.5 inches H. Overall Condition, good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, General wear, Additional information: The following are excerpts from Kuba Textiles and Design. By Elizabeth S. Bennett and Niangi Batulukisi ... morePh.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 is b
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Kuba Raffia Textile DR Congo Africa SALE WAS $99.00
Title, Kuba Raffia Textile Overskirt with Openwork DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Textile. Overskirt, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia. Dyes, Approximate Age, Contemporary, Dimensions, 15 inches x 49 inches, Overall Condition, Good, 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. Kuba Raffia Textile with Openworks DR Congo Africa 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 desig
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Kuba Textile Appliquéd Raffia DR Congo Africa Superb Design
Title, Kuba Appliquéd Raffia Textile DR Congo African Superb, Type of Object, Appliquéd raffia textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia palm fibers. Dyes, Approximate Age, contemporary, Dimensions, 160 inches x 23 inches Overall Condition, Good. Damage/Repair, Loose stitching, 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. A Kuba raffia textile wih appliquéd stunning patterns. Additional Information: The following are excerpts from ... moreKuba 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! Appliqué is the most popular weaving technique among the Kuba. To create an appliqué. Kuba artists use a stencil to cut decorative designs out of a brightly colored cloth, and then sew or apply the designs onto a cloth of a different color. The designs are then placed on top of yet another cloth. T
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Kuba Royal Raffia Textile Handwoven DR Congo African SALE WAS $250.00
Title, Kuba Royal Raffia Textile Handwoven Overskirt DR Congo African, Type of Object, ceremonial overskirt Textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba-Bushoong, Materials, Raffia. Dyes, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 27 inches x 70 inches Overall Condition, Good                                                          Damage/Repair, General wear, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered in any manner. Even ... moredry 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: A superb Kuba royal Raffia textile handwoven in good condition. This particular variety of textile is known as NTSHAKABWIIN and was worn by women in the royal family. It is quite different from other varieties of Kuba raffia textiles. The middle with heavy plush in raffia natural color; the borders have overcast stitching with geometric patterns. Men did the weaving. Women did the dying and embroidery. Raffia, which comes from the raffia palm tree, is notoriously difficult to work with. Soaking and pounding were both used to soften the fibers. Each piece took months to make. A similar piece is published in Elizabeth S. Bennett and Niangi Batulukisi Ph.D. Kuba Textiles& Design, AfricaDirect Inc. 2009, fig.10, p.22. 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 flou
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Kuba Textile Raffia Square Kasai Velvet DR Congo African SALE WAS $49.00
Title, Kuba Textile Square Kasai Velvet Raffia African, Type of Object, Raffia Handwoven Textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia palm fibers. Dyes, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 16.5 inches x 18.5 inches, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, General wear, 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 ... moreart, 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 is built up from memory, repeating the most common designs and color combinations found in the region. The message conveyed is up to the artist, who is the only one who can explain what he or she intended to represent. Originally Kasai
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