Description:

**Originally Listed At $500**

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. An extremely long Kuba cloth comprised of many tightly woven raffia panels embroidered with dark brown curvilinear motifs and geometric shapes. Juxtaposed within the linear forms are abstract stylized motifs of arrows, diamonds, and handprint. This large cloth was a group effort that could take many months- the men wove the panels on a single heddle loom which were then embellished by the women and children using embroidery, appliques, or cut-pile techniques. Such abstract geometric patterns are usually symbolic of an individual's social and marital status, age, and/or personal attributes or character. Size: 161" L x 27.5" W (408.9 cm x 69.8 cm)

Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 2000s

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#170945

  • Condition: Tearing and loosening to seams. Perforations and fraying to woven fiber and losses to weft fibers in a few areas. Discoloration and staining from age and use. Old repairs using raffia or cloth patches in several areas. Panels are tightly woven and securely attached together despite some losses to seam threads. Overall good condition.

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