Kuba Raffia – SHOOWA – Kasai Velvet – DR Congo
Raffia Vinifera fibers. Mid 20th century. Approximately cm. 120,0 x 77,0 (47.24 x 30.31 Inches). The Kuba (or Bakuba) peoples are famous for producing beautiful fabrics made from fibers of the palm Raphia Vinifera by a long and complex process that includes the participation of men, women and children belonging to the...