Overskirt, Medium: raffia, hemp Technique: embroidered with buttonhole and pile stitches on plain weave, Center field of large squares of diamonds and trellis patterns in dark brown and natural pile embroidery. Wide border with interlacing pattern on three sides, edged with buttonhole embroidery in hemp cord., Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, late 19th century, embroidery & stitching, Overskirt

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
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