Kuba Barkcloth with Raffia, ROYAL African Textile Start Price USD 190.00 Current Price USD 190.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, July 19, 2008 End Time Saturday, July 26, 2008 Location Denver, CO See more about 'Kuba Barkcloth with Raffia, ROYAL African Textile' Description Kuba beaten Barkcloth with Raffia Type of Object: Textile Ethnic Group: Kuba-Bushoong Country of Origin: Democratic Republic of Congo Materials: Raffia fibers, bark Approximate Age: 20th Century Dimensions: 55 x 29.5 inches Overall Condition: Good, small holes Damage, Repair: None Additional Information: This particular variety of textile is known as NTSHAKISHYEEN. It is quite different from other varieties of Kuba raffia textiles. The field is triangles of barkcloth in contrasting shades. The borders have elaborate geometric patterns with raised work. The edges have elaborate overcast stitching. The condition of this piece is good. There are small holes and seams that need to be restitched. Old and used. For similar examples see "TRAUMZEICHEN- Raphiagewebe Das Konigreichs Bakuba", page 27,figs.10-11. See also similar example in the Indiana University Art Museum collection, Published by Roy Sieber, in AFRICAN TEXTILES AND DECORATIVES ARTS, p. 156.I have written an article on them, included with purchase.**005891** All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Please visit our About Us page. SquareTrade © AP6.0 PesaMember Place a Bid!