DepartmentTextiles-Africa
Man's Dance Skirt
NameSkirt
CultureKuba people
Date20th century
Place madeZaire, Africa
(not assigned)Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa
MediumRaffia palm fiber
Dimensions29 1/2 × 171 in. (74.93 × 434.34 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.294
Object numberA.1995.93.294
DescriptionChecker board design with tie-dyed rectangulars interspersed. Also has tassels along the edges. Colors are black, white, rust, brown; made of raffia palm fiber sewn, dyed and embroidered. 435c, x 75cmLate 20th century
Early 20th century
19th century
Early 20th century
Early 20th century
20th century
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20th century
1900-1950
Early to mid-20th century