DepartmentTextiles-Africa

Losa

NameMat

CultureMbole

Date1925 - 1950

(not assigned)Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa

MediumRaphia leaf fiber

DimensionsL:79, W:39 cm

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.