Textile

AF1486

From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF1486
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bushongo | Bangongo
Provenience Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Section African
Materials Fiber
Technique Embroidered
Description

Pile Cloth. Natural background-stained from dyes. Six quadrants each decorated with tan and brown diamond and "X" designs. Green horizontal and vertical double lines intersect, forming central axis.

Length 60 cm
Width 65 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912
Other Number 1181 - Other Number

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