Null Ancient Kasai velvet, featuring traditional geometric symbols.
Raphia wove…

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Ancient Kasai velvet, featuring traditional geometric symbols. Raphia woven, shaved and hand-stitched Kuba, Democratic Republic of Congo. (stains, eliminated edge) Length : 79 cm - Width : 37 cm

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Ancient Kasai velvet, featuring traditional geometric symbols. Raphia woven, shaved and hand-stitched Kuba, Democratic Republic of Congo. (stains, eliminated edge) Length : 79 cm - Width : 37 cm

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