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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Man's Robe (riga)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Man's Robe (riga)

Maker Hausa Artist
Datelate 20th century
Made/manufacturedNigeria, 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
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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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