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Object Number 997-19-50/12594
Display Title Wedding blanket
Descriptions
Object Description One-half of a wedding blanket or hanging for wedding bed; narrow strips of cloth stitched together; two weft; striped in panels in black, white, brick red and gold. Other panels contain weft strips, tapestry, embroidery and supplementary weft designs of diamonds in same colors. Weft loop tassels flank two of the design strips. Panels are sewn together with whip stitch. Warp ends are cut and left as warp fringe. Warp is ikat cotton. Wefts are mainly wool. Hanging strips sewn onto edges.
Inventory Description Woven wool blanket, large, with multi-colored geometric design with tassles.
Classification
  • Blanket
Department Ethnographic
Date 1986 or earlier
Culture
  • Peul
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Mali
Additional Geographic Terms Niger River, Interior delta of
Dimensions Overall: 225 x 182 cm (88 9/16 x 71 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 997-19-50/12594
Credit Line Gift of Monni Adams
Provenance
Collector Dr. Monni Adams (1986 - 8/13/97)
Donor Dr. Monni Adams (1986 - 8/13/97)

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