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African Art
Explore image in Mat (Isithebe)
20th century
Reeds and raffia fiber
15 3/16 × 16 7/16 in. (38.5 × 41.7 cm)
Gift of Laura and James J. Ross, B.A. 1960
2006.238.105
Geography:
South Africa
Culture:
Zulu
Period:
20th century
Classification:
Textiles
Provenance:
Alain Guisson, Brussels, acquired in 1989 at the RSA Art Market
James Ross, New York, unknown date–2006
Bibliography:
“Acquisitions, July 1, 2006–June 30, 2007,” Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin (2007): 188.
Note: This electronic record was created from historic documentation that does not necessarily reflect the Yale University Art Gallery’s complete or current knowledge about the object. Review and updating of such records is ongoing.
