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1957

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Panel (Democratic Republic of the Congo)

This is a Panel. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is raffia and its technique is plain weave embroidered with stem stitches. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 26 x 64.1 cm (10 1/4 x 25 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Panel (Democratic Republic of the Congo); raffia; H x W: 26 x 64.1 cm (10 1/4 x 25 1/4 in.); Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund; 1957-110-11

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