Vintage African Kuba Cloth 118 " By 18 "
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Reference Number: Avaluer:49009667 | Culture: African |
Featured Refinements: Kuba Cloth |
Vintage African Kuba ClothAuthentic 9.8 ft African Kuba Raffia Runner. This is a handwoven, raffia textile which is sometimes referred to as a Kuba cloth, from Democratic Republic of Congo. Also known as Madiba this African plant fiber cloth was made by the men of the Kuba tribe in the Kasai region of the Congo called the Kuba Kingdom. The kuba runner was made from fiber from the raffia palm (Raphia Vinifera).
The cloth is used as money for Bride price, ceremonial pa...yments and as tributes to the Chiefs. Kuba cloths are beautiful pieces of African art and look great displayed as wall hangings.The dimensions are 118 inches by 18 inches.Free Shipping Worldwide
The cloth is used as money for Bride price, ceremonial pa...yments and as tributes to the Chiefs. Kuba cloths are beautiful pieces of African art and look great displayed as wall hangings.The dimensions are 118 inches by 18 inches.Free Shipping Worldwide