Kuba "velvet" panel
Shoowa people, Kuba Kingdom
DR Congo
Early 20th century
Raffia palm fiber, stem stitch and cut pile embroidery
18.5 x 82 cm
This was probably a border panel to a larger skirt.
Kuba "velvet" panel
Shoowa people, Kuba Kingdom
DR Congo
Early 20th century
Raffia palm fiber, stem stitch and cut pile embroidery
18.5 x 82 cm
This was probably a border panel to a larger skirt.