A Ntshak or Kuba loincloth in raffia and plaid with cowries and embroidery.

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A Ntshak or Kuba loincloth in raffia and plaid with cowries and embroidery. 81 x 315 cm. Wear, stains, frayed panel and various restorations.

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A Ntshak or Kuba loincloth in raffia and plaid with cowries

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