Man's wrapper

early 20th century

Object PlaceDemocratic Republic of Congo

Medium/TechniquePlant fibers, cotton, beads, and shells

DimensionsHeight x width: 125 x 26 1/2 in. (317.5 x 67.3 cm)

Credit LineMuseum purchase with funds donated by Jeremy and Hanne Grantham

Accession number2006.819

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ClassificationsCostumes

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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)