Dress
AF1685
From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Curatorial Section: African
| Object Number | AF1685 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Bapende |
| Provenience | Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo |
| Section | African |
| Materials | Plant Fiber |
| Description | Of the "Dele" ghost. Worn by a fantastic figure at the initiation ceremonies. Written on card is tights, however the back of the card states vest. Horizontally striped in beige, dark brown and reddish brown plant fiber. |
| Length | 122.5 cm |
| Width | 74 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912 |
| Other Number | 292 - Other Number |
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