Large Antique African Kuba Textile Museum Mount in Lucite Shadowbox
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Large Antique African Kuba Textile Museum Mount in Lucite Shadowbox
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 72.25 in (183.52 cm)Width: 31.75 in (80.65 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:Congo
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:1910
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Fantastic object of art for wall display.
- Seller Location:Delray Beach, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU897518414292
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