Woman’s Back Ornament, egbe
Mangbetu people
DR Congo
Mangbetu people
DR Congo
Early 20th century
Banana leaves and bark,, raffia embroidery
14” long (35.5 cm); 10.5” high (26.5 cm); 3” deep (7.5 cm)
The strong sinuous line framing the checkered black-and-tan embroidered border creates an unusual and eccentric negative shape in the center of the oval.
Banana leaves and bark,, raffia embroidery
14” long (35.5 cm); 10.5” high (26.5 cm); 3” deep (7.5 cm)
The strong sinuous line framing the checkered black-and-tan embroidered border creates an unusual and eccentric negative shape in the center of the oval.
