DepartmentTextiles-Africa

Losa

NameMat

CultureMbole

Date1925 - 1950

(not assigned)Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa

MediumRaphia leaf fiber

Dimensions31 7/8 × 14 15/16 in. (81 × 38 cm)

Credit LineGift of Sandra and Taylor Dale

Terms

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Object numberA.2012.75.3

Collections

Africa.

DescriptionSmall rectangular mat, the warp fibers forming long fringes at each end. The center panel woven with two large dark brown interlocking diamond forms over a dark central weft panel. The overall warps are of light tan with yellow and mauve stripes, and the end wefts are light tan. The diamond design shows only on the front face of the weaving.