Archaic Kuba Panel
Bushoong Kuba people, D.R. Congo
19th century
Raffia, natural dyes; cut pile and embroidery technique
32 x 14 ins. ( 81.5 x 35.5 cm)
An extremely rare, early Kuba “velvet” cloth of highest quality from the ruling Bushoong people at the heart of the Kuba empire. This level of fine weaving quality has royal association.
Price on request
