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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
bournous; akhnif
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

bournous; akhnif

Maker Amazigh Artist , Ouaouzguite region or Cheleuh region
Datec. 1973
Made/manufacturedMorocco, 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
On View
Not on view
Collections
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.
Man's Hooded Cape (akhnif)
Man's Hooded Cape (akhnif)
Amazigh Artist
c. 1973
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Woman's Wedding Cloth
Amazigh Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Woman's Head Covering (tajira)
Amazigh Artist
late 20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Woman's Shawl (bakhnug)
Amazigh Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Wall Covering (arkilla kereka)
Fulani Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Blanket or furnishing cloth (kaasa or Khasa)
Fulani Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Tapestry, (Ksaya)
Amazigh Artist
c. 1973
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Blanket (khasa)
Fulani Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Rug
Amazigh Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Doll (nguana modula)
Southern Sotho Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Woman's Wedding Ensemble
Amazigh Artist
late 20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Blanket (khasa)
Malian Artist
20th century

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