Ceremonial Skirt

African, Unknown

Part of the Living in Style Exhibit

Year: 20th century

Style: Kuba

Origin: Democratic Republic of Congo

Medium: Raffia, pigment

Size: 31 feet x 33 in.

Accession Number: 2004.151

Gift of William D. and Norma Canelas Roth

This skirt was once owned by a member of the Kuba Royal Family.This special skirt incorporated many of the Kuba people techniques for working raffia cloth including patchwork, embroidery and applique.