DepartmentTextiles-Africa
Woman's Dance Skirt
NameSkirt
CultureKuba people, Busong sub-group
Date19th century
Place madeZaire, Africa
(not assigned)Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa
MediumRaffia palm fiber
Dimensions15 1/2 × 49 in. (39.3701 × 124.4602 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.291
Object numberA.1995.93.291
DescriptionWoman's dance skirt of raffia palm fiber; rust colored with embroidery.Early 20th century
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