Ceremonial Skirt Panel

NameSkirt Panel

CultureBunda People

Date19th century

Place madeBunda Region, Zaire, Africa

(not assigned)Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa

MediumRaffia palm fiber

Dimensions42 × 24 1/2 in. (106.6802 × 62.2301 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.317

Object numberA.1995.93.317

Collections

The Lloyd Cotsen & Neutrogena Collection

DescriptionA: The raffia palm fiber panel is made up of several pieces of diamond and zig-zag patterned panels. A dark embroidery of geometric shapes decorates a center band. Each long edge has a short fringe. Color B: Natural Ground with Dark Brown. Technique C: Weft patterning and linear embroidery.