Kuba Raffia Textile,Bushoong 12 feet, African Textile Start Price USD 590.00 Current Price USD 590.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, July 17, 2008 End Time Thursday, July 24, 2008 Location Denver, CO See more about 'Kuba Raffia Textile,Bushoong 12 feet, African Textile' Description Big Kuba Raffia Textile Type of Object: Textile, hanging People: Kuba Country of Origin: DR Congo Materials: Raffia, dyes Dimensions: 35 by 146 inches Overall Condition: Used Damage, Repair: Uneven edges are common in this kind of textile. Additional Information: These textiles were used as currency, and as ceremonial offerings, in the Kuba Kingdom, which is in what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo Large textiles like this were used as ceremonial and a women dancing cloth in the Kuba Kingdom, which is in what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo, and was formerly Zaire. Kuba textiles were also used as currency and ceremonial offerings. This textile was probably made by the Ngeende, a Kuba subgroup. Men did the weaving, women did the dying and embroidery. Raffia, which comes from the raffia palm tree, is notoriously difficult to work with. Soaking and pounding were both used to soften the fibers. Each piece took months to make. The motifs are applied without any order, but, they seem to have a certain connection between them. Only the artisans can tell with precision the meanings of these designs. Men did the weaving, women did the dying and embroidery. Raffia, which comes from the raffia palm tree, is notoriously difficult to work with. Soaking and pounding were both used to soften the fibers. Each piece took months to make. Recommended Reading:I have written an article on them, included with purchase.**027138** 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!