Fragment from a Royal Overskirt (ncaka kot)

Bushongo

Probably early 19th century and possibly as early as the 18th century

Fragment from a Royal Overskirt (ncaka kot) by Bushongo

Medium

Raffia, plain weave; embroidered with raffia in looped edging, pearl, Roman, stem, trammed overcast and a variation on twisted chain or lateral looping stitches

Dimensions

106 × 41.5 cm (41 3/4 × 16 3/8 in.)

Classification

textile

Department

Textiles

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

180493

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