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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Royal Slippers (bata ileke)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Royal Slippers (bata ileke)

Maker Yoruba Artist
Date20th Century
Made/manufacturedAfrica
MediumBeads and leather
DimensionsOther (left): 3 3/8 x 5 x 11 1/4 in. (8.6 x 12.7 x 28.6 cm)
Other (right): 3 3/8 x 4 3/4 x 11 in. (8.6 x 12.1 x 27.9 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1995.28.20
Collections
DescriptionWith overall blue, brown and yellow beadwork in stylized floral and guilloche design.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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