Ntshak Dance Loincloth With Red Background African Fabric Kuba Ethnic Group 562 X 87 Cm
Ntshak or dance loincloth with red background, Kuba ethnic group, Congo or Zaire, early 20th century.
The Ntshak symbolizes a social recognition of the one who wears it to see is offered as a sign of recognition to a deceased thus respecting the link with the ancestors. Made of raffia and other vegetable fibres, embroidered and with applied motifs, dyed with padauk red.
Some stains, some signs of use, see many detail photos at: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9z5yyt5c9h9cg6p/AABAeYRSIZf9LNRc1SlBn4kDa?dl=0
The Ntshak symbolizes a social recognition of the one who wears it to see is offered as a sign of recognition to a deceased thus respecting the link with the ancestors. Made of raffia and other vegetable fibres, embroidered and with applied motifs, dyed with padauk red.
Some stains, some signs of use, see many detail photos at: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9z5yyt5c9h9cg6p/AABAeYRSIZf9LNRc1SlBn4kDa?dl=0
3 500 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Linen
Length: 562
Width: 87
Reference (ID): 1171961
Availability: In stock
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