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

Embroidered Tunic

Maker Wodaabe Artist

Datelate 20th century

Made/manufacturedNiger, Africa

MediumCotton

Dimensions54 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (138.4 x 34.3 cm)

ClassificationsClothing and accessories

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

Object number2009.32.17

Collections

AFRICAN

DescriptionBlack cotton dyed gauze bands (possibly medical strips?) with hand embroidery. Neck opening shaped by middle band being cut to make opening. Chain stitched embroidery covering cloth in red, yellow, orange, white and green (colors faded). Thin cotton border in white all around garment.