Losa
Date1925 - 1950
(not assigned)Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa
MediumRaphia leaf fiber
DimensionsL:79, W:39 cm
ClassificationsTextile, Ceremonial
Credit LineGift of Sandra and Taylor Dale
Terms
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
Object numberA.2012.75.4
DescriptionRectangular raphia mat with long fringes. The woven central panel of chocolate brown, light tan and mauve warps in vertical stripes, the top and bottom wefts of light tan, and a dark brown central panel. In the center is a dark brown diamond motif of three interlocking rows. At the top center, a group of warps are tied off into a simple knot.On View
Not on view1925 - 1950
1925 - 1950
ca. 1930
Artist unrecorded
Artist unrecorded
Artist unrecorded
1855 - 1870
Artist unrecorded
c. 1890
Artist unrecorded