Woman’s Skirt (section)

Kuba group, Democratic Republic of the Congo, African

Late 19th century

  • Titles Woman's Skirt (section) (Descriptive)
  • Medium raffia and vegetal dyes
  • Dimensions 21 x 60 in. (53.3 x 152.4 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of William and Jane Bertrand, 1985.570
  • Work Type skirt
  • Classification Costume

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