Cloth

Dance Skirt

2014-17-63

From: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 2014-17-63
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Kuba (African culture)
Provenience Democratic Republic of the Congo
Section African
Materials Plant Fiber | Dye
Description

Rectangular cloth of woven, undyed raffia made of four panels sewn together. Sparse, irregular shapes made from black raffia are sewn on using red thread. All edges are hemmed.

Length 208.8 cm
Width 60.7 cm
Credit Line Gift of David C. and Karina Rilling, 2014

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