Fragment from a Royal Overskirt (ncaka kot)

Kuba, Kasai region, Democratic Republic of the Congo · Probably early 19th century and possibly as early as the 18th century · Raffia, plain weave; embroidered with raffia in looped edging, pearl, Roman, stem, trammed overcast and a variation on twisted chain or lateral looping stitches

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