Red handwoven cloth with polychrome floating weft motifs, geometric patterns; fringed.

Wedding cloth

Maker Nupe Artist or

Maker Hausa Artist

Datec. 1973

Place of originNigeria, 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

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionRed handwoven cloth with polychrome floating weft motifs, geometric patterns; fringed.

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