Overskirt
Maker
Unknown, Kuba
DateMid-20th C
MediumFiber, shell, Raffia fiber, cowrie shells
Dimensions24” x 48”
Credit LineGift of the Herman Copen Trust
Object numberAF2002.1437.COP
DescriptionMan’s overskirt, part of a longer textile, assembled in patchwork manner and decorated in various techniques. The main panel is a grid of two types of rectangular elements. One is dyed red and decorated with appliqué natural raffia circles and triangles with two large X-forms and a small central cross formed with cowrie shells. The other is a checkerboard patchwork of black and natural rectangles. On three sides are pieces natural raffia borders with embroidered plush triangles.
ClassificationsTextiles
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