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Man's Robe (riga)
Man's Robe (riga)

Man's Robe (riga)

Maker Hausa Artist
Maker Nupe Artist
Datelate 20th century
Made/manufacturedNigeria, Africa
MediumCotton, silk, indigo
Dimensions47 5/8 in. x 8 ft. 5 9/16 in. (121 x 258 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineMuseum purchase, funds provided by the Caroline Julier and James G. Richardson Acquisition Fund
Object number2009.32.18
Collections
DescriptionGarment constructed of narrowband handspun, dyed dark indigo with small white threads in warp forming subtle squares in design; extensive embroidery; geometric designs including large embroidered circle on back.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
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