DepartmentTextiles-Africa
Ceremonial Skirt Panel
NameSkirt Panel
CultureKuba people, Shoowa sub-group
Date20th century
Place madeZaire, Africa
(not assigned)Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa
MediumRaffia palm fiber
Dimensions19 1/2 x 23 3/4 in. (49.53 x 60.325 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.248
Object numberA.1995.93.248
DescriptionDiamond shapes of different dimensions occur at regular intervals, creating the illusion of interlocking cubes; looked at another way, elongated hexagons are described by triangular shapes or six-sided stars.... Light, medium and dark pile alternate with light and dark flat embroidery stitches to create shapes divided into light and dark sections. Overall regularity of design. Very handsome. Color: Tan, light brown and dark brown on a light brown ground. Technique: Plain weave (ground cloth), cut pile and satin stitch embroidery.
Mid-20th century
Mid-20th century
19th century
1900-1925
Early-mid 20th Century (Pre-1949)
Late 20th century