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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Woman's Wrapper
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Woman's Wrapper

Date1978
Made/manufacturedAfrica
PurchasedAfrica
MediumCotton and lurex plain weave with rayon weft patterns
Dimensions6 ft. 4 in. x 47 1/2 in. (193 x 120.7 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineMuseum collection, University Gallery purchase
Object numberT-82-140
On View
On view
Collections
DescriptionWomen's weave, blue ground with brocade, geometric designs in white, yellow, red green and turquoise.
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early 20th century
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Dagomba Artist
20th century
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Yoruba Artist
20th century
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Ewe Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Yoruba Artist
1973
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Unknown Chinese Artist
Second half of the 19th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Nupe Artist
mid 20th century
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Amazigh Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Baba Djitteye
20th century