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Kuba Kingdom, Republic of Congo

Woman’s Ceremonial Skirt, before 1950

Description

Maker

Culture

Kuba Kingdom

Title

Woman’s Ceremonial Skirt

Year

before 1950

Medium

Raffia plain weave with raffia embroidery and appliqué; patched and mended

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Techniques

Dimensions

106.7 cm (42 inches) (length)

Place

Republic of Congo

Type

Credit

Mary B. Jackson Fund

Object Number

2003.70.2

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Repair and Design Futures

October 5, 2018 - June 30, 2019

The visually dynamic design layout of the Kuba skirt is determined in part by weak and ruptured areas caused by the laborious pounding of the stiff woven fabric to make it soft and pliable. Some patches stabilize these holes, while others were applied to balance the design aesthetically.

Use

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