Cloth
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Cloth

TitleCloth
Datebefore 1921 20th century
MediumRaffia and dye
ClassificationTextile
OriginAfrica, Central Africa, probably Democratic Republic of Congo Africa
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineCloth, before 1921. Africa, Central Africa, probably Democratic Republic of Congo. Raffia and dye; overall: 259 x 121.9 cm (101 15/16 x 48 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of W. A. Price, 1921.1521
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Cloth” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated before 1921. It is executed in raffia and dye and classified as textile. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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