Outer skirt with ruffled edge and geometric embroidered patterns on central panel, with dark brown stitching on tan, handwoven palm fiber fabric. Cut pile geometric patterned border.

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Woman's Skirt

Maker Kuba Artist

Date20th century

Place of originDemocratic Republic of Congo, Africa

MediumRaffia fibers, natural dye

Dimensions54 x 29 x 5 1/4 in. (137.2 x 73.7 x 13.3 cm)

ClassificationsClothing and accessories

Credit LineGift of an Anonymous Donor

Object number2003.18.3

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionOuter skirt with ruffled edge and geometric embroidered patterns on central panel, with dark brown stitching on tan, handwoven palm fiber fabric. Cut pile geometric patterned border.

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