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Ceremonial Skirt
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Ceremonial Skirt

Kuba, Bushong, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kasai Province, Mushenge · 1875/1900 · Raffia, plain weave and cotton, plain weave; pieced; appliquéd with raffia, plain weave in pearl stitches

From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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needlework (visual works)kuba kingdomraffiaplain weavingsquaresArts of Africaafricancostumecotton (textile)circlesReligious/Ritual Object
Credit lineCeremonial Skirt. 1875/1900. Kuba, Bushong, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kasai Province, Mushenge. The Art Institute of Chicago, The Art Institute of Chicago, Edward E. Ayer Endowment, a memorial to Charles L. Hutchinson by his great friend and admirer; Samuel P. Avery and Maurice D. Galleher endowments. CC0.
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