Ceremonial Skirt for a Chief

NameSkirt

CultureKuba people, Bushong sub-group

Date20th century

Place madeZaire, Africa

(not assigned)Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa

MediumRaffia palm fiber

Dimensions35 1/2 × 207 1/2 in. (90.1702 × 527.0511 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.290

Object numberA.1995.93.290

Collections

The Lloyd Cotsen & Neutrogena Collection

DescriptionLong raffia skirt with pom-pom edge; center panel consists of blocks of patterns with different color backgrounds. The reverse side shows the opposite effects of color and pattern; colors are natural, browns , olive; pieced cut pile and linear embroidery and applique.