Fragment from a Royal Overskirt (ncaka kot)
INV-1804Kuba
Kasai region, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Probably early 19th century and possibly as early as the 18th century
Arts of Africatextilearts of Africa
Date
Probably early 19th century and possibly as early as the 18th century
Medium
Raffia, plain weave; embroidered with raffia in looped edging, pearl, Roman, stem, trammed overcast and a variation on twisted chain or lateral looping stitches
Dimensions
106 × 41.5 cm (41 3/4 × 16 3/8 in.)
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Location
Chicago, IL
Credit
Betty Bell Spooner Endowment
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