Bidspirit auction | Kuba Peoples Embroidered Raffia Textile


Kuba Peoples Embroidered Raffia Textile - Kuba peoples, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa, woven raffia cloth, with open work, including embroidered open zig-zag patterning (mishyeeng) and open circles (ngeentshy, or ‘boils’). Very nice piece. Likely first half of the 20th century. Approximate size 46” x 17” PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York Condition: Good condition