Igbo. Woman's Wrapper, late 20th century. Machine spun cotton, rayon, width (incl. fringe): 81 in. (205.7 cm); length: 40 in. (101.6 cm). Gift of Gilbert H. Young, M.D., 1998.130. Creative Commons-BY.

Woman's Wrapper

late 20th century

Igbo

Arts of Africa

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Igbo
Classification: Textile
Formatted Medium: Machine spun cotton, rayon
Medium: machine, spun, cotton, rayon
Locations: Place made: Akwete, Nigeria
Dimensions: width (incl. fringe): 81 in. (205.7 cm); length: 40 in. (101.6 cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
Accession Number: 1998.130
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Woman's Wrapper

Igbo

Arts of Africa

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