Sitting mat
20th century
Medium/TechniqueRaffia, embroidered plain weave in black and beige
DimensionsHeight x width: 57 1/4 x 24 3/4 in. (145.4 x 62.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mikoom Yemaam in honor of Jeffrey B. Spurr
Accession number2010.708
On View
Not on viewClassificationsTextiles
ProvenanceBefore 2006, Mikoom Yemaam, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kasai, Mweka zone [see note 1]; gift of Yemaam to the MFA (Accession date: September 22, 2010)
NOTES:
[1] Probably in the family of Yemaam, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kasai, Mweka zone prior to 2006 when brought to United States (Washington DC)
NOTES:
[1] Probably in the family of Yemaam, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kasai, Mweka zone prior to 2006 when brought to United States (Washington DC)
1960s
1960s?
1960s?
about 1900
about 1960
19th century
First half 20th century
Late 19th to early 20th century
Possibly late 19th century
Probably early 20th century