OLD KUBA BAKUBA NTSHAKISWEPY-13'6 1/2"-162.5"-413 CM.

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Textiles Pre 1980: item #621135

Bakuba Peoples, Congo; this is a Rare Old Noblewoman's skirt, worn at Court, celebrations and festivals, and worn only by these "kolm" or titleholders. There are some 130 named "kolm" at the Bakuba court, and women number among them of course. Measuring an impressive thirteen and one-half feet in length (13' 6 1/2" - 413 cm.), this has been hand-woven from raffia palm fiber (raffia viniferis), the most difficult of all natural fibers to work with; interestingly, among the Bakuba, it is the men ... Click for details

SUPERB BAKUBA SHOOWA SAMPLER

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Textiles Pre 1980: item #620994

Bakuba Peoples, Bashoba Shoowa sub-tribe, Congo. Although newer than most of our other Bakuba textiles, this is a superb Shoowa weaving; the finest that has ever been done. The master textile artisan who created this particular piece displayed her superlative skill by showing a 'sampling' of patterning to the center. Showing superb Shoowa deep cut-pile technique, flat weaving technique to the border edging, etc., this superb textile measures approximately 43" x 17 1/4" (109 x 44 cm.)

OUTSTANDING BAKUBA BUSHONGO NTSHAKABWWIN STYLE TEXTILE

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Textiles Pre 1980: item #620990

Bakuba Peoples, Congo. Although newer than most of our other Bakuba textiles, this is an excellent Bakuba Bushongo garment; executed in the Ntshakabwiin style, but showing all the hallmarks of Bushongo work: deep cut-pile end panel; Bushongo 'raised-dot' cut pile work in a pyramid pattern to the side borders; Bushongo cut pile work to the center field (the "Mboom"), etc.; measuring approximately 50" x 20 3/4" (127 x 53 cm.), this wonderful work represents the finest of contemporary Bakuba Busho... Click for details

BAKUBA SAMPLER TEXTILE

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Textiles Pre 1980: item #620980

Bakuba Peoples, Congo. An excellent 'sampler' cut-pile woven textile, showing a variety of patterns - a showpiece for the weaver. 31" x 13 3/4" (79 x 35 cm.) An excellent Bakuba textile.

INTERESTING BAKUBA UNFINISHED(?) WOVEN ARTWORK

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Textiles Pre 1980: item #620978

Bakuba Peoples, Congo. Intentional or Unfinished? 19 1/4" x 15 3/4" (49 x 40 cm.)

BAKUBA CUT-PILE TEXTILE

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Textiles Pre 1980: item #620972

Bakuba Peoples, Congo. 19 3/4" x 14 1/2" (50 x 37 cm.)

BAKUBA SHOOWA CUT-PILE TEXTILE

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Textiles Pre 1980: item #620967

Bakuba Peoples, Congo. This is an excellent example of the work of the Shoowa (also known as the Bashoba), as they excelled in the technique of cut-pile work, and theirs was - and is - the longest, most plush. 21 1/2" x 19 1/2" (54 x 49.5 cm.)

BAKUBA CUT-PILE TEXTILE

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Textiles Pre 1980: item #620962

Bakuba Peoples, Congo. 24" x 23" (61 x 59 cm.)

¤ MAGNIFICENT AFRICAN MASK / LEGA TRIBE

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1950: item #620853
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MAGNIFICENT AFRICAN MASK / LEGA TRIBE. Provenance: french private collection. Dimensions: 10.5in (26.6cm) by 7.3in (18.5cm).

A Fine Yoruba 'Egungun' Helmet Mask Showing a European

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture Pre 1950: item #619221
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The satirical image of an Englishman with toothy grin, mustache, and receded hairline. This type of headpiece belongs to a rich and varied tradition among the Yoruba peoples of the Oyo Empire region. The creative imagination, from both the artist and patron, is displayed during spectacular, colorful masquerades held in honor of deceased individuals respected by the community. The mask itself does not conceal the wearer, rather, layers of textiles attached to it keep the dancer's identity secret.... Click for details