Barkcloth 34
45x13"
SOLD
Barkcloth 38
53x13"
SOLD
Barkcloth 31
59x12"
SOLD
Barkcloth 32
48x13"
SOLD
Barkcloth 37
49x15"
SOLD
The textiles below are all SOLD and are left here for reference and educational
purposes.
For UNSOLD Kuba barkcloths, GO TO
KUBA BARKCLOTH TEXTILES PAGE
Barkcloth 34 45x13" SOLD |
Barkcloth 38 53x13" SOLD |
Barkcloth 31 59x12" SOLD |
Barkcloth 32 48x13" SOLD |
Barkcloth 37 49x15" SOLD |
Barkcloth 52 45" high x 17" wide SOLD |
Barkcloth 56 47" high x 19.5" wide SOLD |
Barkcloth 57 47.5" long x 22.5" wide SOLD |
Barkcloth 58 51" high x 21.5" wide SOLD |
Barkcloth 62 50" high x 21" wide SOLD |
Barkcloth 63 54" high x 17" wide SOLD |
Barkcloth 36 45x14" SOLD |
Barkcloth 39 44x16" SOLD |
Barkcloth 33 46x17" SOLD |
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Photographs © Hamill Gallery
KUBA, BARKCLOTH TEXTILES ARCHIVES, DRC
These special wraps were worn outside, or on top of, the long dance dresses
for added decoration and prestige. The central area is barkcloth, made by
beating a layer from just under the tree bark until it is thin and pliable.
Some are painted in typically Kuba geometric abstract patterns,
similar to those on their barkcloth dance costumes. Some are quilted
from small triangular pieces. One end, usually, and the two sides are embellished
with raffia borders, which can be quilted, embroidered, tufted, tie-dyed
or tasseled.
CARE: The cloth is not fragile and can be pinned onto a wall or panel for display, or framed like a work on paper.
GO TO
KUBA BARKCLOTH TEXTILES PAGE
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