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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

Place

Democratic Republic of the Congo (Object made in:)

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Made 1925–1975

Medium

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

Dimensions

57.9 × 60.7 cm (22 7/8 × 23 7/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Richard J. Faletti

Reference Number

1984.1033

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