Woman's wrapper
20th century
Object PlaceDemocratic Republic of Congo
Medium/TechniquePlant fibers and shells
DimensionsHeight x width: 54 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. (138.4 x 54.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Kuba Royal family - Mikoom Yemaam
Accession number2006.827
On View
Not on viewClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceBefore 1993, family of King Bope Mabintshi Maam'Beek; by descent to King Bope's grandson, Mikoom Yemaam; 1993, exported from Bushenge region, Kuba Kingdom, Democratic Republic of the Congo, to Liege, Belgium by Yemaam; 2005, exported from Belgium to Washington DC by Yemaam; purchased from Yemaam by MFA (Accession date: January 25, 2006)
20th century
early 20th century
mid-20th century
A.D. 1000–1500
