Ceremonial Skirt Panel

NameSkirt Panel

CultureKuba people

DateEarly 20th century

Place madeZaire, Africa

(not assigned)Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa

MediumRaffia palm fiber, dye

Dimensions31 1/2 × 264 in. (80.0102 × 670.5613 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.243

Object numberA.1995.93.243

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DescriptionTie-dyed dance skirt of raffia; sections are seperately dyed, then sewn together. Colors are russet, black and natural.

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