Bidspirit auction | Kuba Peoples Embroidered Raffia Textile

Kuba Peoples Embroidered Raffia Textile - Kuba peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, an embroidered woven raffia  ntshakishwepi, second up in the hierarchy of cloths work by the Bushong. Very nice example. Likely first half of the 20th century. Approximate size, 146” x 32” PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York Condition: Fair, some holes, staining, wear commensurate with age, tribal repairs