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Woman's Bridal Wrapper (oparo eleto)

Maker Yoruba Artist

Date1980

PurchasedFreetown, Africa

Made/manufacturedNigeria, Africa

MediumCotton, silk, indigo and magenta dye

Dimensions5 ft. 8 in. x 55 in. (172.7 x 139.7 cm)

ClassificationsTextiles

Credit LineMuseum collection, University Gallery purchase

Object numberT-82-156

Collections

AFRICAN

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