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Embroidered Raffia Pile Cloth

1900s

Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kuba peoples, 20th century

Medium
Raffia and dye
Measurements
Overall: 57.5 x 50.8 cm (22 5/8 x 20 in.); Mounted: 64.5 x 56.5 cm (25 3/8 x 22 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in honor of the Museum's seventy-fifth anniversary 1992.102
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A rectangular raffia cloth features dark brown geometric patterns embroidered against a tan background. The left half consists of a dense grid of small interlocking meander lines. The right side features larger, complex hexagonal and diamond motifs containing small crosses. The embroidery has a thick, raised surface, giving the textile a plush, velvet-like texture. A narrow tan border frames the composition, highlighting the shift between the two distinct pattern scales.

Embroidered Raffia Pile Cloth

1900s

Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kuba peoples, 20th century

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