Resist dyed damask cloth with burgundy, lime green, orange white, blue patterns: hearts, circles and solid areas (larger textile); headtie, solid lime green.

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Textile ensemble (bazin)

Maker Malian Artist

Date20th century

Place of originBamako, Mali

MediumCotton damask, synthetic dye

Dimensionslarge piece: 9 ft. 8 in. x 53 1/2 in. (294.6 x 135.9 cm)
headtie: 47 1/2 x 33 1/2 in. (120.7 x 85.1 cm)

ClassificationsTextiles

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

Object number2010.2.1

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionResist dyed damask cloth with burgundy, lime green, orange white, blue patterns: hearts, circles and solid areas (larger textile); headtie, solid lime green.

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