Sale 7 Lot 141  

A KUBA RAFFIA NCHAKABWIIN. Marked in red on reverse: Jnemi (Queen Mother) Mabintshi Ma Mbeki, with a continuous geometric embroidery. For a similar textile see: "The Textile Art of the Bakuba Velvet Embroideries in Raffia", ed. Sam Hilu and Irwin Hersey - 44 in. x 19 in.
Estimate $500-700

PROVENANCE: Property from the estate of King Bope Mabintshi Maa Mbeek, Kuba, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Sold for $500

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