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Kuba textiles are unique in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Shells are viewed as a sign of wealth and proclaim the chiefs’ economic power
Medium: 37cm Dia x 37cm H Approx
healthcare and education for her children
Approx Size: 25 cm H x 18 cm W
Showa cushion 2 Kuba textiles are unique inKuba textiles are unique in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire, for their elaboration and complexity of the design and surface decoration. Most textiles are a variation on rectangular or square pieces of woven palm leaf fiber enhanced by geometric designs executed in linear embroidery and other stitches, which are cut to form pile surfaces resembling velvet. Women are responsible for transforming raffia cloth into various forms of
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