100% of the Hammer price of all lots sold in this auction will be donated to Community Food Share by Artemis Gallery. $1.00 = 3 meals!

**Originally Listed At $350**

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba, ca. mid 20th century CE. A large Kuba cloth panel presenting bold geometric patterns in warm earth tones - chocolate brown against a creamy beige ground - set in a frame under glass. Traditionally, kuba cloth is woven from raffia-tree leaves; this example is comprised of naturally colored fabric created via a laborious process of hand-dyeing using mud, indigo, or the powdered bark of the camwood tree. Such cloths are usually created by Kuba men on a single heddle loom. Next, they are embroidered by women and children to create an uncut or cut-pile appearance (the latter resembling a velvet or velour texture). Kuba cloths are worn during ceremonial events, especially funerals; however, they are also found in tapestries and home furnishings. The abstract geometric patterns are symbolic of an individual's social and marital status, age, and/or personal attributes or character. Size: 23.5" W x 21" H (59.7 cm x 53.3 cm); 28.375" W x 26" H (72.1 cm x 66 cm) framed

"Phyllis Ross" is handwritten on a piece of blue tape on the verso. Phyllis Ross is a specialist in the history of 20th century design and decorative arts. Ross has curated exhibitions at the Museum of the City of New York and is the author of "Gilbert Rohde: Modern Design for Modern Living" (Yale University Press, 2009); Rhodes was an important American furniture designer of the 1930s and 1940s.

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; In addition, "Phyllis Ross" is handwritten on a piece of blue tape on the verso, suggesting that Ross may have owned or worked with this piece. Phyllis Ross is a specialist in the history of 20th century design and decorative arts.

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#140199

Textile is framed under glass. It has not been examined outside the frame, but appears to be in very good condition. Phyllis Ross - a specialist in the history of 20th century design and decorative arts - is handwritten on tape on verso.

“To eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties through engagement, collaboration, and leadership…”

Community Food Share is a Feeding America food bank serving those in need with access to fresh, nutritious food and nutrition education, with a special emphasis on children, seniors, and other populations of greatest need.