Textile

72-28-20

From: Africa | West Africa | Nigeria | Ibadan

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 72-28-20
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Africa | West Africa | Nigeria | Ibadan
Section African
Materials Cotton
Description

Almost squarepiece of muslin cloth, tie dyed indigo (?). Made of two rectangular pieces sewn together with grass or rafia. Remains of grass ties from dying also present. At each end is a border, solid except for two rows of spots. Main decoration on each half is organized into a grid of 12 squares each filled with a different pattern. Both pieces exactly the same but face in opposite directions. Good condition. Over for drawing.

Length 1.595 m
Width 1.625 m
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. J. D. Kingsley in memory of her late husband, 1972

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