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African Textile Showa Kuba also for Backrest Cover

$1,317.96
£980.95
€1,100
CA$1,805.27
A$2,007.86
CHF 1,048.44
MX$24,433.49
NOK 13,390.19
SEK 12,557.64
DKK 8,373.92
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About the Item

Vintage African Kuba textile, suitable for a modern wall panel, on a long table or to make pillows. Handwoven and hand-dyed raffia fabric - An IDEA: use this item as backrest covering of a sofa. B/1678.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)Width: 82.68 in (210 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)Seat Height: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Raffia,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1940
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Alessandria, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1379217998662

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