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Ceremonial skirt
African (BaKuba, Royal Bushong)
about 1900
Object Place: Kasai River region, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire)
Medium/Technique
Raffia plain weave, tie-dyed and pieced
Dimensions
Overall: 83.8 x 336.9 cm (33 x 132 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Mary L. Smith Fund, Susan Cornelia Warren Fund and Textile Income Purchase Fund
Accession Number2002.154
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAfrica and Oceania, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionRaffia plain weave skirt composed of patchwork squares measuring approximately three inches by three inches. The design varies from dark gray with natural tan resist patterns made by tie-dyeing to nine-patch squares in alternate gray or tan; edged with finely made dark brown and reddish brown tufted pom-poms reserved for royal use.
ProvenanceWith Tribal Spirit Traders, Leyden, MA since 1990; Purchased by the MFA, June 26, 2002