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Sitting mat
African, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kuba)
20th century
Medium/Technique
Raffia, embroidered plain weave in black and beige
Dimensions
Height x width: 57 1/4 x 24 3/4 in. (145.4 x 62.9 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mikoom Yemaam in honor of Jeffrey B. Spurr
Accession Number2010.708
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Africa and Oceania, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
ProvenanceBefore 2006, Mikoom Yemaam, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kasai, Mweka zone [see note 1]; gift of Yemaam to the MFA (Accession date: September 22, 2010)
NOTES:
[1] Probably in the family of Yemaam, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kasai, Mweka zone prior to 2006 when brought to United States (Washington DC)
NOTES:
[1] Probably in the family of Yemaam, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kasai, Mweka zone prior to 2006 when brought to United States (Washington DC)