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

Collections

The Lloyd Cotsen & Neutrogena Collection

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.