TWO KUBA RAFFIA TEXTILES,Shoowa. With velvet cut-pile punctuated by continuous geometric embroidery. For a similar textile see: "The Textile Art of the Bakuba Velvet Embroideries in Raffia", ed. Sam Hilu and Irwin Hersey - 22 1/2 in. x 26 in.; 22 in. x 22 in. Estimate $400-600
PROVENANCE:
Property from the estate of King Bope Mabintshi Maa Mbeek, Kuba, Democratic Republic of Congo.