CEREMONIAL SKIRT, TCAKA (OR NTSHAK) - DR Congo - Kuba - Lot 220

Lot n° 220
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CEREMONIAL SKIRT, TCAKA (OR NTSHAK) - DR Congo - Kuba - Lot 220
CEREMONIAL SKIRT, TCAKA (OR NTSHAK) - DR Congo - Kuba Mid-20th century. Raffia. Dimensions: L. 5 m. Assembled from several pieces of supple raffia, adorned with an abstract graphic design characterized by an alternation of panels featuring complex interlaced patterns and sections with geometric shapes (triangles, diamonds). Condition: Shows some slight natural discoloration or signs of wear (common on these textile pieces worn during ritual dances). Research and documentation: Coryse Mwape – Art historian specializing in ancient African art. Internal ref.: 286
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