H x W x D (.1): 34.5 x 20.5 cm (13 9/16 x 8 1/16 in.)
H x W x D (.2): 32.5 x 18.2 cm (12 13/16 x 7 3/16 in.)
Type:
Textile and Fiber Arts
Geography:
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date:
Mid 20th century
Description:
Bark cloth foot covers covered with chevron designs made of glass beads. Cowrie shells and additional beads frame the designs.
Provenance:
Mikoom Yemam, Democratic Republic of the Congo, -- to 2001
Allen C. Davis, Alexandria, Virginia, 2001 to 2002
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