Textile

Dateearly 19th century

Maker Central African

Object number2002.53

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, The Untold Story, November 14, 2003 - November 14, 2004

Credit LineGift of Roger Faris

Dimensions95 x 38 in. (241.3 x 96.5 cm)

MediumRaffia cloth

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