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Embroidered Raffia Pile Cloth — Anonymous, 20th century

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Written by: Nikolai RomanoContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Carpets & Textiles · Catalogue no. 45449
Anonymous, 20th century

Embroidered Raffia Pile Cloth

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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Artist / MakerAnonymous, 20th century
Date1900s
Culture / OriginAfrica, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kuba peoples, 20th century
MediumRaffia and dye
DimensionsOverall: 57.5 x 50.8 cm (22 5/8 x 20 in.); Mounted: 64.5 x 56.5 cm (25 3/8 x 22 1/4 in.)
DepartmentTextiles
TypeEmbroidery
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