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A work made of raffia, plain weaves; pieced; appliquéd with plain weaves; embroidered in pearl stitches; edged with knotted pom-poms.

Noblewoman's Skirt

Late 19th-early 20th century

Kuba, possibly Ngeende or Ngongo Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kasai Province

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Raffia, plain weaves; pieced; appliquéd with plain weaves; embroidered in pearl stitches; edged with knotted pom-poms

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