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Woman's Skirt

Artist Kuba Artist

Date20th Century

Place of originDemocratic Republic of Congo, Africa

MediumRaffia, natural dyes

Dimensions32 1/2 in. x 19 ft. 8 in. (82.6 x 599.4 cm)

ClassificationsClothing and accessories

Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard

Object number2003.40.4

Collections

AFRICAN

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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.

Kuba Artist

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Kuba Artist

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Kuba Artist

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Kuba Artist

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Kuba Artist

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20th century

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Noble woman’s skirt

Kuba Artist

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Rectangular bark cloth panels covered with hand-painted designs.

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Rectangular bark cloth panels covered with hand-painted designs.

Woman's Loincloth (pongo)

Mbuti Artist

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Tubular constructed raffia woven textile with tie-dyed motifs in brown and ochre. Highly textured, and finished with small beads and knots on hem. Opposite edge is unfinished.

Dida Artist

20th century

Rectangular bark cloth panels covered with hand-painted designs.

Women's garment

Mbuti Artist

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