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

Man's Ceremonial Trousers (wando)

Maker Hausa Artist

Date20th century

Made/manufacturedZaria, Nigeria, Africa

MediumCotton, wool, indigo dye, synthetic dyes

Dimensions36 in. x 5 ft. 8 in. (91.4 x 172.7 cm)

ClassificationsClothing and accessories

Credit LineMuseum Purchase with funds from The Caroline Julier and James G. Richardson Acquisition Fund

Object number2009.9.4

On View

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Collections

AFRICAN

DescriptionBlue handwoven cotton cloth, hand stitched, wide waist with narrow legs. Hand embroidery of geometric and arabesque motifs in orange, green, burgundy, and white wool thread; waistband lined with light blue commercial cotton sheeting some staining on waistband.