THREE KUBA RAFFIA NCHAKABWIIN.Democratic Republic of Congo. 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 - Largest: 49 1/2 in. x 19 1/2 in. Estimate $750-1,000
PROVENANCE: Property from the estate of King Bope Mabintshi Maa Mbeek, Kuba, Democratic Republic of Congo.
