Two velvet cushions from Kasai, Congo, Kuba, early 20th cent - Lot 206

Lot 206
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Two velvet cushions from Kasai, Congo, Kuba, early 20th cent - Lot 206
Two velvet cushions from Kasai, Congo, Kuba, early 20th century, made of raffia and palm tree cut hairs, or Richelieu embroidery, cream, brown and tobacco decoration of diamond patterns. These velvet coins were used as money in the constitution of the dowry. Jennifer Harris, 5000 Years of Textiles, p. 302; John Gillow & Bryan Sentance, Textiles, pp. 39 & 40 0, 41 x 0, 38 m & 0, 34 x 0, 31 m
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