Dark blue cloak with orange red "eye" pattern in center; weave is elaborated with supplementary weft patterning and geometric designs. Extensive embroidering in rear insert is bright red-orange.

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bournous; akhnif

Maker Amazigh Artist , Ouaouzguite region or Cheleuh region

Datec. 1973

Place of originQuaouzguite/ Chleuh, Morocco, Africa

MediumWool, goat hair

Dimensions5 ft. 5 3/4 in. x 8 ft. 10 5/16 in. (167 x 270 cm)

ClassificationsClothing and accessories

Credit LineMuseum purchase, funds provided by the Caroline Julier and James G. Richardson Acquisition Fund

Object number2009.32.5

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionDark blue cloak with orange red "eye" pattern in center; weave is elaborated with supplementary weft patterning and geometric designs. Extensive embroidering in rear insert is bright red-orange.

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