8/17/23 Art, Jewelry, Books, Antiques & Design Online+ Auction
Thu, Aug 17, 2023 10:00AM EDT
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Lot 561
Congo Kuba vintage textile Velours du Kasai
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $400 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Congo Kuba Peoples, Velours du Kasai (Kasai velvet) 24 x 25 inches, textile fabric made in Kasai, a province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaïre). Traditionally, the weaving is done by men of the Shoowa from the Kuba ethnic group, while the embroidery is reserved to women. Ideally, the embroiderers should be pregnant. The technique is still practised. framed 26 x 27 inches, Provenance: The Estate of Leon A. Arkus, former Director of Carnegie MOA.
in good age appropriate condition. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/ .
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