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Rare Raffia Fibre Pygmy Baby Sling or Carrier, DRC

$1,646.52

£1,200

€1,413.39

CA$2,264.88

A$2,523.41

CHF 1,330.85

MX$30,592.26

NOK 16,930.39

SEK 15,771.73

DKK 10,556.69

About the Item

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 knotted raffia fibre attached to the main body of a woven-raffia bodice. The costume consists of two layers of a sealed and woven together under-carry, which acts like an animal pouch, protecting the baby when it is carried. -Ex Private Collection, Belgium

Dimensions:

Height: 35.44 in (90 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 cm)

Style:

Tribal (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Raffia

Place of Origin:

Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

First Half of 20th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU8736241178162

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