Raffia Textile
Title
Raffia Textile
Identifier
2010.2.1
Subject
African, Oceanic & New World Cultures
Description
Four-squared disparate registers suggesting sampler: 1) seven rows hexagonal elements with black medians; 2) four dark and light serrated bands; 3) variations of interlocking diamonds interspersed with hexagons; 4) chameleon-foot pattern. Tightly woven
Creator
Africa, Kuba, Zaire
Format
Palm fiber, vegetal dye
Overall: 16" x 16" (40.6 x 40.6 cm)
Date
early to mid-20th century
Donor
Gift of Ralph ('65) and Barbara Drake ('68) Bresler
Files
Collection
Citation
Africa, Kuba, Zaire, “Raffia Textile,” Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum at Miami University, accessed April 25, 2024, https://miamiuniversityartmuseum.omeka.net/items/show/967.