KUBA - RAFFIA LONGSKIRT - CONGO - 12 FT LONG # 9321 (05/03/2008)

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KUBA - RAFFIA LONGSKIRT - CONGO - 12 FT LONG # 9321

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Sold Date: 05/03/2008
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Ethnic, Folk & Native American Art

KUBA - RAFFIA LONGSKIRT - CONGO - 12 FT LONG # 9321 Ceremonial skirt made of hand-woven fine palm fiber raffia textiles from the Kuba tribe of the Dem Rep. of Congo. Kuba men used long skirts as this for special ceremonial occasions. They also play an important role in funeral celebrations as grave goods. The Kuba believe that a high quality, correctly patterned raffia dress is key to being recognized by clan ancestors in the land of the dead. This splendid piece measures 12 feet long by 22 inches wide.

Size: H 0" W 0" D 0" (inches)

Materials: raffia textile, pigments

Origin: Kuba

Shipping: US$ 26.00 mainland USA|Canada insured

Condition: Excellent

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