Royal Dance Skirt for King Bope Mabiinc Mbek (r. 1916-1919)

c. 1916-1919

Scroll

c. 1916-1919

Physical Qualities Trade cloth, cowrie shells, raffia fiber thread, dye, 336 × 32 3/4 in. (853.4 × 83.2 cm.)

Credit Line Anonymous Gift

Object Number 2023.296

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