Who created "Ceremonial Skirt"?

Ceremonial Skirt was created by Kuba in Late 19th century.

When was "Ceremonial Skirt" created?

This artwork was created Late 19th century.

Is "Ceremonial Skirt" in the public domain?

Yes, Ceremonial Skirt is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Ceremonial Skirt

Q: What medium is "Ceremonial Skirt"?

Ceremonial Skirt is Raffia, plain weaves; pieced; appliqúed with plain weaves in pearl stitches; embroidered in pearl stitches; edged with bands of cotton, warp-stripe warp-float faced twill weave; cotton, plain weave; pieced and hemmed in slip and pearl stitches; and cotton, warp-float faced alternating float weave; joined with raffia in pearl and twisted insertion stitches.

Kuba

Late 19th century

Medium

Raffia, plain weaves; pieced; appliqúed with plain weaves in pearl stitches; embroidered in pearl stitches; edged with bands of cotton, warp-stripe warp-float faced twill weave; cotton, plain weave; pieced and hemmed in slip and pearl stitches; and cotton, warp-float faced alternating float weave; joined with raffia in pearl and twisted insertion stitches

Dimensions

77.1 × 475.4 cm (30 3/8 × 187 1/8 in.)

Classification

needlework (visual works)

Department

Textiles

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

110058

Ceremonial Skirt

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