Archaic Royal Kuba Overskirt
Object type: Overskirt
Department: Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
Culture: Kuba peoples, Bushoong group
Date: 18th–late 19th century
Medium: Raffia palm fiber
Dimensions: H. 15 x W. 52 in. (38.1 x 132.1 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Woven
Geography:     Democratic Republic of the Congo  
River: Kasai River region
Credit line: Purchase, Maureen and Harold Zarember, Drs. James J. and Gladys W. Strain, Seiler Foundation and Carol and Jerome Kenney Gifts, and funds from various donors, 2004


Accession year: 2004