{"product_id":"kuba-raffia-cut-pile-kasai-velvet-textile-panel","title":"Kuba Raffia Cut-Pile \"Kasai Velvet\" Textile Panel","description":"\u003cp\u003eKuba peoples (Shoowa\/Bushoong), Kasai region, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 20th century AD. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaffia palm fiber, cut-pile and stem-stitch embroidery, natural and earth-dyed textile worked in an over all tight rhythmic interlocking geometric design of diamonds, meanders, and stepped lozenges in tan against dark brown, combining plush cut-pile fields with flat linear embroidery, the lower edge retaining a contrasting patterned border register. Float-mounted on a linen ground within a clear acrylic case for display and preservation.\u003cbr\u003eThis prestige\/ceremonial textile was used for ceremonial dress panels, status display, dowry exchange, or funerary wrapping in Kuba society.\u003cbr\u003eTextile mounted and framed in a plexiglass frame 28 in. W. x 30 in. H.\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent overall with rich pile and strong contrast; expected minor pile loss, fiber softening, and slight edge irregularity consistent with age and handmade production; frame not examined behind glazing. Backing shows original stretcher, wire hanger, and pencil layout marks from framing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Mr. Sid Hart, Cos Cob, Connecticut, acquired 1980s–1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art for Eternity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53687142744378,"sku":"17734","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/5120\/6714\/files\/17734z.jpg?v=1783281306","url":"https:\/\/howardnowes.com\/products\/kuba-raffia-cut-pile-kasai-velvet-textile-panel","provider":"Art for Eternity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}