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A work made of raffia, plain weave; embroidered with raffia in stem stitches and running stitches cut to form pile.

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  • A work made of raffia, plain weave; embroidered with raffia in stem stitches and running stitches cut to form pile.

Date:

Possibly mid–20th century

Artist:

Kuba
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mushenge

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Culture

Kuba

Title

Panel

Origin

Democratic Republic of Congo

Date

Made 1925–1975

Medium

Raffia, plain weave; embroidered with raffia in stem stitches and running stitches cut to form pile

Dimensions

52 × 46.1 cm (20 1/2 × 18 1/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Richard J. Faletti

Reference Number

1984.1030

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