Raffia Vinifera fibers, seeds, shells. Approx. cm. 30,0 width x cm. 14,0 high(11.81” x 5.51"). Very good conditions. The Kuba are known for their raffia embroidered textiles, fiber and beaded hats, bags, carved palm wine cups and cosmetic boxes. The Kuba people, also called Bakuba,...
Raffia Vinifera fibers. Mid 20th century. Approximately cm. 81 x 178 (31.8 x 70.0 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...
19th century. Bronze gr. 963,0 (33.96 oz.); cm. 8,0 (3.14 Inches) high; diameter: cm. 11,0 (4.33 Inches) Bronze forms like these were poured into a mod, then wrapped around a log to form a cylinder. They are worn with vegetable fiber protecting the leg. These anklets were...
Raffia Vinifera fibers. Mid 20th century. Approximately cm. 54 x 67 (21.2 x 26.3 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...
18-19th century. Bronze, approx. Kg. 3,7 (130.50 oz.). Cm. 26,5 (10.43 Inches) high, cm. 12,0 (4.72 Inches) width. Bronze forms like these were poured into a mod, then wrapped around a log to form a cylinder. They are worn with vegetable fiber protecting...
Mid 20th century. Wood, raffia fibers and pigment . Approximately cm. 40,0 x 27,0 (15.7” x 10.6”). The Pende are known for their xylophone-based music and their dances. Dancers traditionally wear colorful masks and costumes made of raffia, as well as hairdresses that...