Kuba Booshong Raffia textile 19 FT SUPERB Start Price USD 950.00 Current Price USD 950.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, September 16, 2008 End Time Sunday, October 12, 2008 Location Denver, CO See more about 'Kuba Booshong Raffia textile 19 FT SUPERB' Description Type of Object: Ethnic Group: Country of Origin: Materials: Raffia. Approximate Age: Mid 20 th century. Dimensions: 90 X 30 inches Overall Condition: good used condition. Some stains and holes Damage, Repair: Provenance: Unknown Additional Information: This is a multi-panel skirt, called Ntshak and worn wrapped multiple times, in the Kuba Kingdom, which is in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire. Men did the weaving, women did the dying and embroidery. Raffia, which comes from the raffia palm tree, is notoriously difficult to work with. Soaking and pounding were both used to soften the fibers. Each piece took months to make. I have written an article on them, included with purchase. Matisse was hugely influenced by these textiles, and had a number of them in his bedroom. This is your chance to purchase an original--Matisse made copies!**021003** All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Please visit our About Us page. SquareTrade © AP6.0 PesaMember Place a Bid!