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Kuba painted bark cloth runner, constructed of two panels; pigment faded and worn.
Kuba painted bark cloth runner, constructed of two panels; pigment faded and worn.
Object Number 2011.18.14
Display Title Kuba painted bark cloth runner, constructed of two panels; pigment faded and worn.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Barkcloth, runner, geometric designs, red, black, brown ground, cordage stitching along edges, two panel sewn together
Classification
  • Rug
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Kuba
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Zaire
Materials Barkcloth Pigment Fiber cord
Quantity 1
Label on object 2011.18.14
Credit Line Bequest of William "Greg" LaChapelle
Provenance
Collector William Gregory LaChapelle
Donor William Gregory LaChapelle

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