A group of textiles and a feather headdress ++ A natural fiber framed textile, DRC, Kuba. 20th century. 61" x 28". ++ A natural fiber textile, DRC, Kuba. 20th century. 52 1/2" x 25". ++ A feather headdress, DRC, Songe. 20th century. 24" x 27".
Provenance: The Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. "Kuba embroiderers also created compelling patterns and designs by resist- and tie-dying raffia cloth with indigo and tukula, a red powder extracted from a hard camwood tree."newyorktimes.com ++ Kuba embroiderers also created compelling patterns and designs by resist- and tie-dying raffia cloth with indigo and tukula, a red powder extracted from a hard camwood tree.newyorktimes.com