Sale 113 Lot 1092  

THREE AFRICAN RAFFIA APPLIQUE SKIRTS. Three African raffia applique skirts, Kuba, Republic of Congo (Kinshasa), 20th century. Including one exhibited at the Textile Museum, Washington. Each with geometric pattern picked out with black linear embroidery; two with white on white appliques, another with maroon on maroon.
Estimate $300-500

PROVENANCE: Collection of Norma Zane Chaplain, Washington, DC

Sold for $180

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