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Shoowa Velvet
ca. 190020 9/16 x 23 1/4 in. (52.3 x 59 cm)
Kuba artist
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kuba; made in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Object Type:
Textiles
Medium and Support:
Raffia
Credit Line:
Marion Stratton Gould Fund, gift of Molly Stern Estate and Mrs. Harmar Brereton, by exchange
Accession Number:
1992.79
Location: Currently on view
Kuba people are renowned for their shoowa velvet, the creation of which is strictly divided along gender lines; men weave the cloth and women do the needlework. This incredibly time-consuming process can take several months to a year to reach completion on one panel. These panels are not made into clothing, but rather treated as currency and valued as treasured personal objects.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
[Gallery label text, 2009]
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Exhibition List
This object was included in the following exhibitions:
- Kwanza: Seven Principles of Life Memorial Art Gallery 12/13/1996 - 1/19/1997
Bibliography
This object has the following bibliographic references:
- Article Title: Newly Acquired Kuba 'Velvets' Are Gallery's First African Textiles. Article Scope: Article. Memorial Art Gallery. Gallery Notes. Rochester, New York: Memorial Art Gallery, 1935-1995. Issue Date: March-April 1993. Page Number: 4
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