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Textile - batik
Textile - batik
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Textile - batik

Maker Yoruba Artist
Date20th century
Place of originNigeria, Africa
MediumCotton
Dimensions35 in. x 6 ft. 4 1/2 in. (88.9 x 194.3 cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Roy C. Craven, Jr.
Object numberT-82-153
Collections
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