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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Gala Blanket (Nguba)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Gala Blanket (Nguba)

Maker Ndebele Artist
Datec. 1960
Made/manufacturedSouth Africa, Africa
MediumCommercial blanket, fiber, glass beads
Dimensions5 ft. 2 in. x 5 ft. 2 in. (157.5 x 157.5 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of William D. and Norma Canelas Roth
Object number2005.47.4
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DescriptionWool blanket, with red color scheme; rectilinear, with 3 major bands of different geometric patterns in blue, black, white, green and purple beads sewn onto the outside surface. Short fringe of black, blue and white beads.
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