VINTAGE KUBA AFRICAN WOVEN RAFFIA 30" x 30" TEXTILE MAT STRAW FRINGE SHOOWA

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VINTAGE KUBA AFRICAN WOVEN RAFFIA 30" x 30" TEXTILE MAT STRAW FRINGE SHOOWA (n3)
This eBay listing is for a vintage Kuba African woven raffia square textile mat that comes as you see pictured in the listing and noted above.   I'm told that this, along with the others that I have listed on Ebay at this time, were from the 1950's era and are called Kuba Raffia Mats.   Sadly, I know little to nothing about this type of item so please review the pictures to see the actual item that I'm selling, its condition and how its constructed.   Please ask any questions that you may have and I'll do my best to answer them for you!!   I tried to figure out the differences on how to date them, what to call this (is it really a "mat" or could be it a runner or some other type of textile??), where its from and what other names to call it since some online are calling them Shoowa, Straw, Runners, Tribal money, Velvet, etc...  With limited time to educate myself further, I decided to sell them just as you see pictured in the listing.   I'm sure if you are looking at this listing - you know 10x more than me about this classic beauty!!    The overall size of this one is approx 30" x 30" COUNTING the fringe.   The condition, in my option, is excellent.    There is a smell of moth balls so they were packed up and stored away for many many years!!    I welcome combined shipping based on total weight and your location!!   Thanks for looking and make it a great day!!
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