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Luxury Cloth: Cushion Cover

Kongo peoples; Kongo Kingdom

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This double-sided rectangular cushion cover features a prominent tassel at each corner. The composition of the fabric divides the surface into a grid of squares framed by bold vertical stripes and horizontal bands. The interior of each square is filled with a variation on a double-knot motif.

Luxury Cloth: Cushion Cover, Raffia, Kongo peoples; Kongo Kingdom

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