Textiles Gallery
PKC 0915-1 Madagascar Textile L: 370 cm (146″), W: 60 cm (24″) Textiles woven from raffia fibers were produced by Sakalava women along the east coast of Madagascar. Rougher fabrics were created for utilitarian purposes, the largest serving as mosquito netting, while finer weaves were reserved for clothing. Both men and women used a … Continue reading Madagascar
LCC 0702-4x Kuba Shoowa Textile, DR Congo L: 50 cm (20″), W: 52 cm (20″) Provenance: From Kenyan based art collector. The art of the Kuba is one of the most highly developed of all African traditions, and significant cultural accomplishments are part of their heritage. Among the best known of Kuba art forms are … Continue reading Kuba Shoowa
LCC 0702-4x Kuba Shoowa Textile, DR Congo L: 50 cm (20″), W: 46 cm (18″) Provenance: From Kenyan based art collector. The art of the Kuba is one of the most highly developed of all African traditions, and significant cultural accomplishments are part of their heritage. Among the best known of Kuba art forms are … Continue reading Kuba Shoowa
LCC 0813-4 – SOLD Kuba (BaKuba) Textile, DR Congo L: 355 cm (140″) x W: 56 cm (22″) Provenance: From Kenyan based art collector. These unique antique textiles are made by the Kuba people in Congo. They are originally used as dance skirts at festive events. However this kind of textiles are also often used … Continue reading Kuba Textile
LCC 0813-3 Kuba (BaKuba) Textile, DR Congo – SOLD L: 377 cm (148″) x W: 68 cm (27″) Provenance: From Kenyan based art collector. These unique antique textiles are made by the Kuba people in Congo. They are originally used as dance skirts at festive events. However this kind of textiles are also often used … Continue reading Kuba Textile
LCC 0813-1 Kuba (BaKuba) Textile, DR Congo L: 377 cm (148″) x W: 58 cm (23″) Provenance: From Kenyan based art collector. These unique antique textiles are made by the Kuba people in Congo. They are originally used as dance skirts at festive events. However this kind of textiles are also often used as decoration … Continue reading Kuba Textile
LCC 0708-6 Kuba (BaKuba) Tekstile, DR Congo Batik & raffia, mixed design L: 200 (79″) x W: 60 cm (23,6″) Provenance: From Kenyan based art collector. These unique antique textiles are made by the Kuba people in Congo. They are originally used as dance skirts at festive events. However this kind of textiles are also … Continue reading Kuba Textile
LCC 0702-5 Kuba (Bakuba) Textile, DR Congo L: 465 cm (183″), W: 55 cm ( 21,7″) Provenance: From Kenyan based art collector. These unique antique textiles are made by the Kuba people in Congo. They are originally used as dance skirts at festive events. However this kind of textiles are also often used as decoration … Continue reading Kuba Textile
