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Woman’s Ceremonial Skirt (Nshak)
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Woman’s Ceremonial Skirt (Nshak)

Artist/Maker Kuba people Democratic Republic of the Congo
Datenot dated
CultureKuba
Mediumraffia and dye
DimensionsOverall: 31 1/2 x 249 in. (80 x 632.5 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Alan Potamkin
Terms
    Object number2007.48.64
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    • Art of Africa
    DescriptionEach natural raffia panel was embroidered with undyed raffia thread and, when assembled, the entire cloth was dyed red. All designs are visualized in the mind, not sketched or pre-planned. The occasional small appliquéd patch may cover a hole made from pounding the cloth in the softening process.
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