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Place of Origin: African
Creator: Kuba People
Kuba Ceremonial Dance Outfit
By Kuba
Located in Sharon, CT
Painted bark with traditional Kuba patterns. This is a dance outfit, the wearer would be masked.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco African Tribal Art
Materials
Fabric
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