Riga indigo blue very narrow band (5cm w.) striped. Extensive embroidery on front with the numerous eyelets called "a thousand ant holes". Black has simple, well embroidered circle. Fabric is light/fine. 158 cm. (lower width)

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Man's Robe (riga)

Maker Hausa Artist

Datelate 20th century

Place of originNigeria, Africa

MediumCotton, indigo

Dimensions54 1/2 in. x 6 ft. 9 in. (138.4 x 205.7 cm)

ClassificationsClothing and accessories

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

Object number2009.32.10

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionRiga indigo blue very narrow band (5cm w.) striped. Extensive embroidery on front with the numerous eyelets called "a thousand ant holes". Black has simple, well embroidered circle. Fabric is light/fine. 158 cm. (lower width)

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