259 - BUSHOONG/KUBA, Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Estimate €1,000 - €2,000

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BUSHOONG/KUBA, Democratic Republic of Congo. Textiles, whether worn on the body as clothing or displayed independently, were central to the cultural expression of the Kuba. Raffia, made from the leaves of the raffia palm, is prepared and woven by men on horizontal single-heald looms, then given to women to sew, dye and decorate. For the Kuba, the amount of time spent creating the loincloths was seen as an intrinsic part of their value and appeal. This large ceremonial 'Ntsahkishwepy' loincloth of a noblewoman is of exceptional quality. It was worn for important ceremonies, particularly Itul ceremonies. The intricate decoration is made up of inventive and bold motifs linked to Kuba beliefs about social responsibility, ethnic identity and religious belief. 520x82 cm. Literature: Darish, Patricia. 1989. "S'habiller pour l'au-delà: production et utilisation textile de raphia chez les Kuba du Zaïre". In Cloth and Human Experience, edited by Annette B. Weiner and Jane Schneider, 117-40. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution Press. (Local repair. Conf l'ouvrage " objets blessés " du Musée du Quai Branly- Jacques Chirac).

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About the sale ANGELO TURCONI'S LIFE IN ZAIRE (1950-1980, photos, historical documents, objects, books)

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259 - BUSHOONG/KUBA, Democratic Republic of Congo. See original version (French)

259 - BUSHOONG/KUBA, Democratic Republic of Congo.
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