Textile 4: Kuba Hand Woven Raffia Heirloom Wrap Skirt from Zaire 6

Textile 4: Kuba Hand Woven Raffia Heirloom Wrap Skirt from Zaire 6Kuba Hand Woven Raffia Heirloom Wrap Skirt from Zaire 6 This extraordinary was made in the Kuba Kingdom, which is in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire. Weaving the raffia fibers into a textile was mostly done by men, however women did the dying and elaborate 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

scholar and Master Dealer James Caswell

"Are you not the Messiah

- Possibly dedicated to the Mythical Phu Jao Seua Saming Prai Tiger Spirit

33 1/2" long x 23 1/2" wide

Dana in 1850 after George T

“I give you the Four Corners of the World

These gorgeous trade beads became precious cultural heirlooms treasured through Generations

Original Tamba Heirloom Waist/ Necklace Beads 3

gold leafed and adorned with Sacred Yants and Ritualistic symbols

Pietersite coloration appears chaotic

Turkmen Amulet Case Ram's Horn Shape Antique-23

Rare and Luxurious natural materials