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Kuba Textile Wall Hanging, Antique Tapestry, Circa 1930, Zaire
Kuba Textile Wall Hanging, Antique Tapestry, Circa 1930, Zaire

Kuba Textile Wall Hanging, Antique Tapestry, Circa 1930, Zaire

By Kuba

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Long rare African textile from Kuba, Zaire: with small shells as ornament: to put wherever You want, to use , to admire. B/1676.

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Raffia

Kuba Shoowa Textile  20th Century
Kuba Shoowa Textile  20th Century

Kuba Shoowa Textile 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Shoowa Prestige Cloth Kuba Shoowa peoples DR Congo, Kasai Region Raffia palm fiber, natural and chemical dyes, cut-pile and stem stitch embroidery 24.5 x 24.5 inches (62 x 62 cm) ...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Tribal Raffia Hat from Africa
Tribal Raffia Hat from Africa

Tribal Raffia Hat from Africa

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Exceptional Tribal Art piece, an African ceremonial hat made out of hand-woven Raffia,the raffia has a nice warm and natural Brown color and has hand-painted African decorations and ...

Category

1990s Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia

African Kasai Raffia Pillows
African Kasai Raffia Pillows

African Kasai Raffia Pillows

Unavailable|$495 / item

African Kasai Raffia Pillows

Located in Montecito, CA

Vintage African Kasai Raffia custom ceremonial down pillows; circa 1940.  

Category

Vintage 1940s Congolese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Raffia, Down

1950's Lega 'Idimu' Mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo
1950's Lega 'Idimu' Mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo

1950's Lega 'Idimu' Mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Located in London, GB

Traces of old pigmentation are present around the eyes, and the original raffia-fibre costume is still attached to the mask.

Category

Vintage 1950s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia, Hardwood

Rare Raffia Fibre Pygmy Baby Sling or Carrier, DRC
Rare Raffia Fibre Pygmy Baby Sling or Carrier, DRC

Rare Raffia Fibre Pygmy Baby Sling or Carrier, DRC

Located in London, GB

This baby sling or carrier from the equatorial forest region of north-eastern DRC has an amazing contemporary appearance. The carrier is made from multiple strands of twisted and kn...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia

Wooden Pende Antropomorphic Statue Congo Region Kasaï -19th century African Art
Wooden Pende Antropomorphic Statue Congo Region Kasaï -19th century African Art

Wooden Pende Antropomorphic Statue Congo Region Kasaï -19th century African Art

Located in Leuven, BE

Very rare Ancient And Exceptional Anthropomorphic Statue From The Pende Tribe Country : DRCongo Kasaï Region Age : late 19th century Height : 48 cm Excellent condition / missing t...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia, Hardwood

Kuba Cloth Raffia Skirt with Black Pattern
Kuba Cloth Raffia Skirt with Black Pattern

Kuba Cloth Raffia Skirt with Black Pattern

Located in Richmond, CA

Handwoven Kuba cloth made of vegetable dyed raffia with raffia applique. Length of fabric can be used to make four double sided 25" square pillows.

Category

20th Century Congolese Quilts and Blankets

African Yombe Fetish Figure
African Yombe Fetish Figure

African Yombe Fetish Figure

Unavailable|$2,200

African Yombe Fetish Figure

Located in Montecito, CA

This Bakongo power figure is adorned with feathers, shells, nails and raffia. The eyes of the figure and the mask he holds are of inset glass. Magic bundles are attached to the torso...

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Feathers, Raffia, Wood

Large Framed Kuba Cloth African Textile Tribal Ethnic Wall Folk Art 20th Century
Large Framed Kuba Cloth African Textile Tribal Ethnic Wall Folk Art 20th Century

Large Framed Kuba Cloth African Textile Tribal Ethnic Wall Folk Art 20th Century

Located in Totnes, GB

Kuba textiles are unique to the Democratic Republic of Congo and are prized for their complexity of design and earthy tones.

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Art

Materials

Raffia

Framed Kuba Cloth, African Textile, Tribal, Ethnic 20th Century Folk Wall Art
Framed Kuba Cloth, African Textile, Tribal, Ethnic 20th Century Folk Wall Art

Framed Kuba Cloth, African Textile, Tribal, Ethnic 20th Century Folk Wall Art

Located in Totnes, GB

Kuba textiles are unique to the Democratic Republic of Congo and are prized for their complexity of design and earthy tones.

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Art

Materials

Raffia

Songye power figure Nkisi
Songye power figure Nkisi

Songye power figure Nkisi

Unavailable|$1,224

Songye power figure Nkisi

Located in London, GB

Songye Power Figure NKISI Provenance: - Private collection, London, United Kingdom Songye Power Sculpture Like the Kongo and other related Bantu cultures of central Africa, the...

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia, Wood

African Kuba Cloth Decorative Throw Pillow
African Kuba Cloth Decorative Throw Pillow

African Kuba Cloth Decorative Throw Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Kuba Shoowa pillow, crafted from a raffia pile cut cloth from the Kuba people. Traditionally this type of cloth was valued in the community and would serve as a type of currency. The...

Category

1990s Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Raffia

African Kuba Cloth Decorative Throw Pillow
African Kuba Cloth Decorative Throw Pillow

African Kuba Cloth Decorative Throw Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Kuba Shoowa pillow, crafted from a raffia pile cut cloth from the Kuba People. Traditionally this type of cloth was valued in the community and would serve as a type of currency. The...

Category

1990s Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Raffia

Lele Face Mask
Lele Face Mask

Lele Face Mask

Located in Des Plaines, IL

Lele Face Mask Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th century Wood, raffia & plant fiber HxWxD: 15 x 10 x 7 inches Each piece of tribal art is hand carved, passed down from genera...

Category

20th Century More Art

Materials

Wood

20th Century Kuba Shoowa Cloth, from Congo
20th Century Kuba Shoowa Cloth, from Congo

20th Century Kuba Shoowa Cloth, from Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Offered by Andres Moraga Man's Status Cloth Shoowa Kuba People, D.R. Congo Raffia palm fiber stem stitch and cut pile embroidery "Smoke pattern" professionally mounted on a wood stre...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Art

Eastern Pende Tribal Mask with Raffia, Democratic Republic of Congo
Eastern Pende Tribal Mask with Raffia, Democratic Republic of Congo

Eastern Pende Tribal Mask with Raffia, Democratic Republic of Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Offered by Scott McCue Eastern Pende tribal mask with raffia, Democratic Republic of Congo Eastern Pende mask with large eyes and long nose, remains of yellow pigments, heavy sig...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Kuba Cloth from Congo, Framed
Kuba Cloth from Congo, Framed

Kuba Cloth from Congo, Framed

Located in New York, NY

A large woven Kuba cloth from Congo. Embroidered raffia in traditional geometric pattern, with sea shell appliqués.

Category

Late 20th Century Congolese Folk Art Tapestries

Materials

Shell, Raffia

Kuba Raffia Prestige Panel
Kuba Raffia Prestige Panel

Kuba Raffia Prestige Panel

By Kuba

Located in Chicago, IL

Created by an artisan of the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, this form of woven textile is made by embroidering a panel of cloth with dyed raffia thread, which i...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tapestries

Materials

Raffia

Kuba Raffia Prestige Panel
Kuba Raffia Prestige Panel

Kuba Raffia Prestige Panel

By Kuba

Located in Chicago, IL

Created by an artisan of the Kuba People of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, this form of woven textile is made by embroidering a panel of cloth with dyed raffia thread, which i...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tapestries

Materials

Raffia

African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Cover
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Cover

African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Cover

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Raffia

African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Cover
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Cover

African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Cover

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert . Cotton in the back. Zipper closure. Dry clean is recommended.

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Raffia

African Tribal Art Fine Old Kuba Raffia Textile Ethnographic Antiques Home Decor
African Tribal Art Fine Old Kuba Raffia Textile Ethnographic Antiques Home Decor

African Tribal Art Fine Old Kuba Raffia Textile Ethnographic Antiques Home Decor

Located in London, GB

Fine Vintage Kuba Raffia textile African tribal art A superb abstract geometric patterned textile exquisitely and skillfully woven from raffia grass perfect for home decoration A ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia

African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case

African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Raffia

Kuba Cloth From Congo With Sea Shell Appliqués
Kuba Cloth From Congo With Sea Shell Appliqués

Kuba Cloth From Congo With Sea Shell Appliqués

Located in New York, NY

A Kuba Cloth from Congo. Woven Raffia embroidered with traditional geometric pattern and trimmed with small sea shell appliqués.

Category

20th Century Tanzanian Primitive Tapestries

Materials

Shell, Raffia

Vintage African Kuba Raffia Pillow
Vintage African Kuba Raffia Pillow

Vintage African Kuba Raffia Pillow

Located in Istanbul, TR

The front of the pillow is vintage (mid-20th century) African Raffia and the fabric used as the backing is Turkish handwoven linen fabric. The pillow does not come with insert mat...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Natural Fiber

20th Century Kuba Man's Hat, from D.R.Congo
20th Century Kuba Man's Hat, from D.R.Congo

20th Century Kuba Man's Hat, from D.R.Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Made for the Bushoong ruling elite of the Kuba Kingdom in D.R.Congo. Over a base of raffia, decorated with glass beads, copper, cowrie shells and barkcloth.

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Framed Congolese kuba cloth mat, c. 1900's
Framed Congolese kuba cloth mat, c. 1900's

Framed Congolese kuba cloth mat, c. 1900's

Located in Kenilworth, IL

West African kuba cloth mat of palm fiber woven on a raffia ground laid in a geometric pattern of dyed and natural raffia fiber.

Category

20th Century Congolese Tapestries

Materials

Raffia

Framed West African kuba cloth mat, c. 1900's
Framed West African kuba cloth mat, c. 1900's

Framed West African kuba cloth mat, c. 1900's

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Wires are strung in two orientations for horizontal or vertical hanging. Congo, first half 20th century.

Category

20th Century Congolese Tapestries

Materials

Raffia

Midcentury Framed African Tribal Kuba Cloth
Midcentury Framed African Tribal Kuba Cloth

Midcentury Framed African Tribal Kuba Cloth

Located in Dallas, TX

Midcentury Framed African tribal kuba cloth, Kuba cloths signify the story making and tribal art of the Congo. Burl walnut frame. In Congo culture, the men design and weave the K...

Category

Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Decorative Art

Materials

Raffia, Walnut

Long Kuba Barkcloth
Long Kuba Barkcloth

Long Kuba Barkcloth

Located in Southampton, NY

Long kuba barkcloth These special wraps were worn outside, or on top of, the long dance dresses for added decoration and prestige. The central area is barkcloth, made by beating a l...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia

Mounted Kuba Cloth Panel
Mounted Kuba Cloth Panel

Mounted Kuba Cloth Panel

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful early 20th century Kuba cloth panel with a fantastic all-over meandering motif woven in black and natural raffia. Kuba cloths are constructed of fine strips of raffia, kn...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tapestries

Materials

Raffia

Massive Framed Kuba Cloth
Massive Framed Kuba Cloth

Massive Framed Kuba Cloth

Located in Chicago, IL

A bold and captivating massive 20th century Kuba cloth dance skirt, made from hundreds of handwoven raffia squares stitched together to form a striking geometric pattern. Skirts like...

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Tapestries

Materials

Raffia

Pair of Mid-20th Century Kuba Cloth Pillows
Pair of Mid-20th Century Kuba Cloth Pillows

Pair of Mid-20th Century Kuba Cloth Pillows

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of pillows made from mid-20th century tie-dyed Kuba cloth, backed with linen and with a down insert. Kuba cloth is a raffia fabric woven from thin strips of palm leaf fibers, ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Raffia

Kuba Cloth and Leather Chair
Kuba Cloth and Leather Chair

Kuba Cloth and Leather Chair

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a vintage chair from 1960-1970s that has been recovered in vintage kuba cloth and leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Raffia

Kuba Cloth in Woven Raffia from Congo, Framed
Kuba Cloth in Woven Raffia from Congo, Framed

Kuba Cloth in Woven Raffia from Congo, Framed

Located in New York, NY

A Kuba cloth from Congo. Woven raffia in traditional geometric pattern.

Category

20th Century Congolese Folk Art Tapestries

Materials

Raffia

Handwoven Raffia Kuba Textiles from Congo Africa, Set of Three
Handwoven Raffia Kuba Textiles from Congo Africa, Set of Three

Handwoven Raffia Kuba Textiles from Congo Africa, Set of Three

By Kuba

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Set of three handwoven raffia Kuba textiles pieces from Congo Africa. Kuba Raffia Kasi velvet textiles Boutallah.

Category

20th Century Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia

Kuba Raffia Prestige Panel
Kuba Raffia Prestige Panel

Kuba Raffia Prestige Panel

By Kuba

Located in Chicago, IL

Created by an artisan of the Kuba People of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, this form of woven textile is made by embroidering a panel of cloth with dyed raffia thread, which i...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tapestries

Materials

Raffia

Kuba Raffia Tcaka Textile
Kuba Raffia Tcaka Textile

Kuba Raffia Tcaka Textile

Located in Chicago, IL

Created by an artisan of the Kuba People of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, this textile form is a wrapped skirt known as tcaka, made by patterning a long raffia textile with a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tapestries

Materials

Raffia

Pair of Framed Handwoven Faffia Cloth from Congo
Pair of Framed Handwoven Faffia Cloth from Congo

Pair of Framed Handwoven Faffia Cloth from Congo

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Pair of Kuba cloth from Congo. Woven raffia in traditional geometric pattern.

Category

20th Century Congolese Folk Art Shadow Boxes

Materials

Raffia

Vintage Kuba Raffia African Textile
Vintage Kuba Raffia African Textile

Vintage Kuba Raffia African Textile

Located in Milan, IT

These textiles were woven by the people residing the Kuba kingdom, located in the Democratic Republic of Congo in west central Africa. Skillfully embroidered using a natural fiber su...

Category

Vintage 1930s Congolese Tribal Tapestries

Materials

Raffia

Kuba Raffia Prestige Panel, c. 1900
Kuba Raffia Prestige Panel, c. 1900

Kuba Raffia Prestige Panel, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Created by an artisan of the Kuba People of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, this form of woven textile is made by embroidering a panel of cloth with dyed raffia thread, which i...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tapestries

Materials

Raffia

African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case

African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Raffia

African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case

African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Raffia

African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case

African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Raffia

African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case

African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Raffia

Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt
Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt

Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt The Bushong people are one of the largest and most dominant ethnic groups within the Kuba Kingdom in the DR Congo, and h...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia

African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case

African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Raffia

African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case

African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Raffia

African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case

African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Raffia

African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case

African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Raffia

4 x Original 1940 Kuba Raffia Upholstered Feather Filled Cushion,  Mohair Back
4 x Original 1940 Kuba Raffia Upholstered Feather Filled Cushion,  Mohair Back

4 x Original 1940 Kuba Raffia Upholstered Feather Filled Cushion, Mohair Back

By Toad Gallery

Located in London, GB

Vintage Kuba textile (circa 1940) feather filled cushions, made from handwoven palm leaf fibre enhanced by geometric designs executed in a linear/graphic embroidered design. Hand...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Mohair, Raffia, Feathers

Large Antique African Kuba Textile Museum Mount in Lucite Shadowbox
Large Antique African Kuba Textile Museum Mount in Lucite Shadowbox

Large Antique African Kuba Textile Museum Mount in Lucite Shadowbox

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Professionally museum mounted exceptional antique African probably Kuba textile with brown small raffia rectangular fragments woven into the geometric pattern patchwork, beautiful ra...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Congolese Shadow Boxes

Materials

Cotton, Raffia, Lucite, Wood

Large Antique African Kuba Textile Museum Mount in Lucite Shadowbox Wall hanging
Large Antique African Kuba Textile Museum Mount in Lucite Shadowbox Wall hanging

Large Antique African Kuba Textile Museum Mount in Lucite Shadowbox Wall hanging

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Professionally museum mounted exceptional antique African Kuba textile with brown small textile fragments woven into the geometric pattern in Kuba raffia woven patchwork, raffia blac...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Congolese Shadow Boxes

Materials

Cotton, Raffia, Lucite, Wood

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Congo Raffia For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Congo raffia you’re looking for. Each Congo raffia for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, raffia and fabric. There are 115 variations of the antique or vintage Congo raffia you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Congo raffia, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Congo raffia is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Congo raffia over the years, but those crafted by antique textiles galleries, Atelier Lam and Kuba People are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Congo Raffia?

The average selling price for a Congo raffia at 1stDibs is $656, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $18,000 for the highest priced.