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FIG. 12 (above):
Overskirt.
Kuba, Kasai Province,
DR Congo. 1890–1910
(date range determined by
carbon-14 testing).
Raffi a palm fi ber. 177.8 x 58.4 cm.
Private collection. R.18060.17.
FIG. 13 (right):
Prestige cloth.
Kuba, Kasai Province,
DR Congo. 1962 (date
determined by carbon-14
testing).
Raffi a palm fi ber. 64.1 x 66 cm..
Private collection. R.18060.10.
FIG. 15 (right):
Prestige cloth.
Kuba, Kasai Province,
DR Congo. 1960s (assumed
date range based on style).
Raffi a palm fi ber. 64.1 x 66 cm.
Private collection. R.18060.22.
FIG. 14 (left):
Prestige cloth.
Kuba, Kasai Province,
DR Congo. 1961–1962
(date range determined
by carbon-14 testing).
Raffi a palm fi ber.
55.9 x 58.4 cm.
Private collection. R.18060.7.