Ceremonial Skirt Panel

NameSkirt Panel

CultureKuba People

DateEarly to mid-20th century

Place madeZaire, Africa

(not assigned)Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa

MediumRaffia palm fiber

Dimensions24 × 21 1/2 in. (60.9601 × 54.6101 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.271

Object numberA.1995.93.271

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DescriptionCeremonial skirt panel of raffia palm fiber; rows of embroidered diamonds decorated in various patterns; colors are natural and dark brown; has cut pile and linear embroidery.

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