Kuba Royal Raffia Textile, Bushoong 10 feet, African Start Price USD 850.00 Current Price USD 850.00 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 Royal Raffia Textile, Bushoong 10 feet, African' Description Kuba Royal Raffia Textile, long and beautiful, African Artifact Type of Object:Textile, hanging Ethnic Group: Kuba Country of Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo/(Zaire) Materials: Raffia, dyes Approximate Age: 1st Half 20th Century Dimensions:112 by 33 inches Overall Condition: Good. Used Damage, Repair: None 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 the Congo, and was formerly Zaire.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.**026401** 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!