Kuba cloth is just starting to become popular in the United States. Using the leaf of the raffia tree, the Kuba people of the Congo first hand cut, and then weave the strips of leaf to make pieces of fabric, often called raffia cloth.
Each fabric, each pattern, and each design in traditional kuba fabrics has great meaning. Sizes vary from 20-28" wide x 9-14 ft. long. Made in Congo. M-F150
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Each piece of kuba cloth is unique and image is only a representation only. Designs can not be specified. Width is approximately between 15" - 22" and length is approximately 35" - 40". Priced per one piece of kuba cloth.
Kuba cloth is just starting to become popular in the United States. Using the leaf of the raffia tree, the Kuba people of the Congo first hand cut, and then weave the strips of leaf to make pieces of fabric, often called raffia cloth. Made in Congo. M-F153
Tasseled Kuba Cloth are intricate, elegant, and unique textiles that are made in Africa. It is the traditional fabric made by the Kuba people of central Africa, now currently the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Approximately 12-14" wide and 48-52" long. Made in the Congo. M-F310
Celebrate the beauty of African culture with the Congolese Lele Mask. Masks are all unique and cannot be specified. Masks measure approximately 4-6" wide and 9-10" in length. A-WC123
Traditional Songye Masks (or Kifwebe masks) symbolize the spirits of the dead, and the struggle between good and evil. They feature striking, striated carving and exaggerated features. A-WC111
Enhance your collection of African artifacts with these Lega People Button Hats ASSORTED: Dome. The Lega people of the Democratic Republic of Congo use these hats to indicate status amongst an elite group called the Bwami. The Bwami are a secret society of elders who govern the ways of the Lega. Their members must have strong personal character and great achievement. This particular style comes in a dome shape. A-M181
Explore premium African fabric with the Premium Kuba Cloth – Double. Kuba cloth, made of woven palm leaf fiber, originated in what is now the Congo. This time-intensive cloth takes multiple people to make and is characterized by its bold geometric patterns. Each measures approximately 25-28" in width and 50-56" on length. M-F175
Enhance your collection of African artifacts with these Lega People Button Hats ASSORTED: Cone. The Lega people of the Democratic Republic of Congo use these hats to indicate status amongst an elite group called the Bwami. The Bwami are a secret society of elders who govern the ways of the Lega. Their members must have strong personal character and great achievement. This particular style comes in a conical shape. A-M180
If you love African art, then you’ll love adding this Congolese Lega Mask to your collection. Created by the Lega people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, masks are used to represent their ancestors’ doctrines and beliefs. A-WC183