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Kuba Skirt; staining on border and minor holes; possibly some cowry shell replacements.
Kuba Skirt; staining on border and minor holes; possibly some cowry shell replacements.
Object Number 2011.18.19
Display Title Kuba Skirt; staining on border and minor holes; possibly some cowry shell replacements.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Textile, kuba cloth, rectangular, patched, edged with cowrie shells, central dark brown band, embroidered, diamond shape design with cowrie shells
Classification
  • Skirt
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Kuba
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Zaire
Materials Fiber Shell Dye
Dimensions Overall: 207 x 59 x 0.3 cm (81 1/2 x 23 1/4 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2011.18.19
Credit Line Bequest of William "Greg" LaChapelle
Provenance
Collector William Gregory LaChapelle
Donor William Gregory LaChapelle

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Image Not Available for Kuba Skirt; One side edging has fringe; holes along border area; several loose threads on the back side; some cowry shell replacements.
2011.18.18 Kuba Skirt; One side edging has fringe; holes along border area; several loose threads on the back side; some cowry shell replacements.
Skirt
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Skirt
Zaire
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Skirt
Zaire
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Zaire
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Skirt
Zaire
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Skirt
Zaire
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Skirt
Zaire
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Zaire
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