MARLA MALLETT: TEXTILES Kuba Embroidered Raffia Skirt The Congo. 23½"x 64" Cut-pile field, with border of very fine flat stitching. According to Schaedler, these festive garments were worn by only three women in the tribe:  the queen-mother, the king's first wife, and the king's first daughter.  This skirt is probably 50 to 60 years old. It is in good condition.   $535 W-5077  Large detail African Textiles - 1 HOME Price List