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Men's weave; elaborate diamond and triangle pattern (landal pattern?) reddish brown; black and ochre designs on light ground.
Blanket (khasa)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Blanket (khasa)

Maker Fulani Artist
Date20th century
Place of originGoundam, Mali, Africa
MediumWoven textile, wool, cotton, camel hair, vegetable dyes
Dimensions8 ft. 7 1/2 in. x 54 1/2 in. (262.9 x 138.4 cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineGift of Dr. Ronald and Diana Cohen
Object number2001.38.1
Collections
Visual DescriptionMen's weave; elaborate diamond and triangle pattern (landal pattern?) reddish brown; black and ochre designs on light ground.
Men's weave; intricate central designs; elaborate diamond and triangle patterns all over (landal pattern?) reddish brown; black and ochre designs on light ground.
Blanket or furnishing cloth (kaasa or Khasa)
Fulani Artist
20th century
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Fulani Artist
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Fulani Artist
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