Example (f): A Fine African 'Cubist' Tribal Textile Panel, Kuba People, (D.R.C.) - Ex. UK Collection.
Price
SOLDItem Ref
TAW 1018
Description
Produced totally by hand, using the traditional heddle type loom. This larger example has been created with lengths of carefully prepared and worked natural plane fibre. Slightly rectangular in form, without 'fringes' to the edges. The 'piled' front face incorporates a geometric four colour pattern - the repeating and interlocking 'V' shaped motifs form a 'cubist' lattice, (the arts of the Kuba people proved a very strong influence on Picasso).Provenance: Collected during the 1950's & early 1960's by the previous owner, whilst working for the British diplomatic service in the Belgian Congo, (Zaire - now The Democratic Republic of Congo).
This example is one of ten Kuba textile "trade" panels from the same collection that I am currently offering for sale.
Size, (approx) - 29 3/4" (755mm) x 24 1/2" (622mm).
Condition: Good. Some signs of wear, (consistent with age). No repairs or reworking.
Internal Ref: TAW 1018
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.
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