Lot n° 24
Estimation :
50 - 100
EUR
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Result
: 70EUR
KUBA - Democratic Republic of Congo - Lot 24
KUBA - Democratic Republic of Congo
Velvet from Kasaï. It features a geometric design in contrasting colors, inspired by ancestral symbols.
Raphia woven, shaved and sewn. Old wear marks.
Height 37.5 cm.
Length: 67 cm.
Framed.
Woven and embroidered by Kuba women, Kasai velvets were used as currency and markers of prestige. Their complexity reflects the transmission of knowledge and the importance of textiles in social and ritual transactions.
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