Kuba Shoowa basket
In African art from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Kuba, a famous ethnic group from Kasaï, are known for their mastery of basketry, among other methods of creating works.
Bakuba and related ethnic groups made baskets and tapestries by this method.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 18 x 11 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
- Condition
- Excellent
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In African art from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Kuba, a famous ethnic group from Kasaï, are known for their mastery of basketry, among other methods of creating works.
Bakuba and related ethnic groups made baskets and tapestries by this method.