Vintage Beaded Kuba Kingdom Congo Tribal Art Woven Necklace

Description

DESCRIPTION:  Vintage Necklace of Beaded Raffia (a palm fibre)
Handmade in the Kuba Kingdom of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa.  The Kuba Kingdom, still Reigning today, is famous for their extremely beautiful carved and woven Tribal Artifacts, Masks, and Statues. This is an interesting necklace that I acquired about 25 years ago, and though it is Vintage, it has never been worn.  The Kuba are famous for weaving with raffia, and this heart shaped woven pendant demonstrates a totally hand woven necklace, which transparent green and opaque white glass seed beads from Czechoslovakia have been sewn onto.  The cord is a finely braided and beaded raffia that is meant to tie closed with an overhand knot.  Beautifully finished, and in very good unworn condition.  Can be worn or hung as a decorative element, or both!
SIZE:  The inverted heart-shape is ~70mm across at the widest, ~74mm from top point to longest- ~ 68mm from top point to bottom indentation of heart shape.  The beaded and braided raffia cord is ~10" each side, just measuring the beaded portion, with an extra 3" braided cord at the ends.
CONDITION:  Very nice Vintage Condition.  Looks unworn and clean, and beads are sewn on very well.
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PLEASE contact me before paying if you are buying multiple items and I will quote for adjusted combined shipping price.  Thanks!
I have been buying Antique Trade Beads for almost 50 years, and had a Wholesale and Retail Bead Store, Folk Art, and Tribal Art Store in Greensboro, NC for some 25 years (Lost and Found Gallery), and am now semi-retired.  We are just beginning to sell on eBay.  Please feel free to ask any questions you may have about the item.
Sorry but we can only ship to the Continental USA at this time, but hope to expand in the near future.
PAYMENT: We accept Paypal, but hope to expand your options in the near future
SHIPPING: We Pack very well, insure, and ship USPS Priority
NOTE: I HAVE ADDED USPS FIRST CLASS SHIPPING OPTION AS IT CAN BE LESS EXPENSIVE FOR SMALL BOX UNDER ONE POUND AND WILL STILL ARRIVE QUICKLY!