Mat

Description

Woven raffia and bamboo leaf cloth mat, with red dyed and natural warp and weft threads: Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bateke, early 20th century

Museum reference

V.2017.5.143

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Mat

Production information

Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa

Style / Culture

Bateke

Materials

Raffia, bamboo leaf

Physical description

Fibre and leaf

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Mat