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Blanket (Khasa)
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
PurchasedFreetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone, Africa
MediumWool, natural dyes
Dimensions7 ft. 10 in. x 54 in. (238.8 x 137.2 cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineMuseum collection, University Gallery purchase
Object numberT-82-151
Collections
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Woven Textile Strip for Blanket
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Woven Textile Strip for Blanket
Fulani Artist
20th century

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