Man's Robe (riga or girke fari)

Artist Hausa Artist , Nigerian

Dateearly 20th century

Made/manufacturedNigeria

MediumPlain weave cotton with silk embroidery

Dimensions8 ft. x 5 ft. (243.8 x 152.4 cm)

ClassificationsClothing and accessories

Credit LineMuseum purchase with funds provided by the Ruth P. Phillips Art Acquisition Endowment

Object number2008.8

Collections

DescriptionWhite robe made of narrow handwoven strips, embroidered with intricate stitchery, white thread; multiple geometric motifs

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