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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Wedding cloth
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Wedding cloth

Maker Nupe Artist or
Maker Hausa Artist
Datec. 1973
Made/manufacturedNigeria, Africa
MediumCotton cloth, rayon
Dimensions5 ft. 2 in. x 6 ft. 5 in. (157.5 x 195.6 cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineGift of Dr. Robin Poynor
Object number2007.30.4
Collections
DescriptionRed handwoven cloth with polychrome floating weft motifs, geometric patterns; fringed.
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