Sale 8 Lot 439  

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: 56 in. x 22 in.
Estimate $750-1,000

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

Sold for $400

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