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BAKUBA BURIAL RUG AFRICA ZAIRE

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This burial rug is from the Bakuba tribe in Zaire, Africa. The man of the house makes this rug for use in his home. When he passes his family makes a "house" out of the rug to bury him in. They then make a hole under their home and place him there. The rug measures 112 x 84". THIS ITEM IS CONSIDERED OVERSIZED AND WILL NOT BE SHIPPED.

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