African Bakuba Dance Skirt

$850.00

A long (14.5 ft) Bakuba cloth from Zaire (now DRC) as worn in traditional dances. Unusual to find an old Bakuba skirt of this length complete and in good condition. The field of patchwork form a rhythm of distinct shapes and tones. Original fringes on the sides, the ends with small shells. Circa mid 20th Century. Ex. Private Collection, Vienna.

Length: 444 cm / 175 in
Width with fringes: 71 cm / 28 in

$850

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A long (14.5 ft) Bakuba cloth from Zaire (now DRC) as worn in traditional dances. Unusual to find an old Bakuba skirt of this length complete and in good condition. The field of patchwork form a rhythm of distinct shapes and tones. Original fringes on the sides, the ends with small shells. Circa mid 20th Century. Ex. Private Collection, Vienna.

Length: 444 cm / 175 in
Width with fringes: 71 cm / 28 in

$850

A long (14.5 ft) Bakuba cloth from Zaire (now DRC) as worn in traditional dances. Unusual to find an old Bakuba skirt of this length complete and in good condition. The field of patchwork form a rhythm of distinct shapes and tones. Original fringes on the sides, the ends with small shells. Circa mid 20th Century. Ex. Private Collection, Vienna.

Length: 444 cm / 175 in
Width with fringes: 71 cm / 28 in

$850