Lot n° 255
Estimation :
50 - 80
EUR
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Result
: 120EUR
KUBA, Democratic Republic of the Congo - Lot 255
KUBA, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Set of two Kasai velvets with traditional geometric decoration
Dyed raffia, woven, sewn and shaved
Dimensions :
58 x 61 cm - 55 x 67 cm
Kasai velvets were traditionally used as dowries at weddings or as prestige items in social and ceremonial exchanges. These textiles, made from raffia fibers, are woven, dyed and finished with great precision to create intricate geometric patterns. They testify to the importance of fabrics in the symbolic and cultural economy of Kuba societies.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Kenneth GRAHAM
Expert : Serge REYNES
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