Skip to main content
Piece of black and white matting with fringe at one end.
Piece of black and white matting with fringe at one end.
Object Number 976-31-50/11983
Display Title Piece of black and white matting with fringe at one end.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Woven fiber strip, black and white design, fringe on 1 end, broken other end.
Classification
  • Woven
Department Ethnographic
Date 1959
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nigeria
Additional Geographic Terms Ososo, Kukuruku; Northwest Edo
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 62 x 7 cm (24 7/16 x 2 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 976-31-50/11983
Provenance
Collector Philip Dark (1959)

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Piece of red and black matting with fringes. Length: 515 cm
976-31-50/11981 Piece of red and black matting with fringes. Length: 515 cm
Woven
Raw Material
Nigeria
Large piece of grass cloth with long fringes on two ends
46-78-70/2415 Large piece of grass cloth with long fringes on two ends
Woven
Caroline Islands
Scarf, one piece, white gauze weave with multicolored checkerboard patterns, fringes on both ends
2013.24.27 Scarf, one piece, white gauze weave with multicolored checkerboard patterns, fringes on both ends
Scarf
Coban
Tzute, women's multipurpose headcloth, two pieces sewn together, one end with twisted fringes, red, white, dark blue vertical stripes, series of multicolored half-triangles
2013.24.112 Tzute, women's multipurpose headcloth, two pieces sewn together, one end with twisted fringes, red, white, dark blue vertical stripes, series of multicolored half-triangles
Tzute
Almolonga
Strips inside matting (no. 50/3179) - representing one stage in weaving process
37-105-50/3180 Strips inside matting (no. 50/3179) - representing one stage in weaving process
Woven
Africa
Striped piece of fine grass cloth - 23" x 6' 2" with a 4" fringe
56-41-70/3799 Striped piece of fine grass cloth - 23" x 6' 2" with a 4" fringe
Woven
Philippines
Servilleta, small multipurpose cloth, one piece, fringes on both ends, white with multicolored animals, stained
2013.24.15 Servilleta, small multipurpose cloth, one piece, fringes on both ends, white with multicolored animals, stained
Napkin
San Juan Comalapa
Banana fiber wrap around skirt - blue and white striped with fringe +
48-51-70/2968 Banana fiber wrap around skirt - blue and white striped with fringe +
Woven
Yap Islands
Piece of textile (16" x 13"), silver-gold & multi-colored with 20" red fringe on
61-35-50/10468 Piece of textile (16" x 13"), silver-gold & multi-colored with 20" red fringe on
Woven
Africa
Huipil, half, one piece, white with purple trees, multicolored birds and small bands of dark pink geometric designs at edges, fringes
2013.24.63 Huipil, half, one piece, white with purple trees, multicolored birds and small bands of dark pink geometric designs at edges, fringes
Huipil
San Pedro Sacatepequez
Huipil, half, one piece, white with purple trees, multicolored birds, diamonds, and small bands of dark pink geometric designs at edges, fringes
2013.24.64 Huipil, half, one piece, white with purple trees, multicolored birds, diamonds, and small bands of dark pink geometric designs at edges, fringes
Huipil
San Pedro Sacatepequez
Belt, women's belt, black and white with multicolored embroidered geometric designs, fringes on both ends
2013.24.35 Belt, women's belt, black and white with multicolored embroidered geometric designs, fringes on both ends
Belt
Chichicastenango