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Woven raffia fabric "mbal" - D. R. Congo, Kuba-Shoowa

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Woven raffia fabric "mbal" - D. R. Congo, Kuba-Shoowa

Item Details

Description

raffia palm fibre ("raphia vinifera"), stem stitch and cut-pile embroidery ("kasai plush")
M: 50 cm x 48 cm, M: 19,7 inch x 18,9 inch

Provenance:
Banque Belgolaise, Brussels, Belgium

Continent: Africa

Condition

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Woven raffia fabric "mbal" - D. R. Congo, Kuba-Shoowa

Name: Woven raffia fabric \"mbal\" - D. R. Congo, Kuba-Shoowa
SKU: 174170580
Price: 1000 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €1,000 - €2,000

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Starting Price €1,000

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