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Object Number
2002.17.1
Display Title
Tunic, embroidered
Descriptions
Object Description
Tunic; constructed with numerous narrow cotton loosely woven strips or tapes, each hand-stitched to the next; overall,intricate cotton embroidery; two small rectangles of same constructed fabric are stitched at mid-point at the two side edges to serve as coverings for the upper arm; embroidered with small multicolored abstract designs; hand appliqued; worn
Inventory Description
Tunic, black background, embroidered multi-colored linear designs
Classification
- Tunic
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1990
Artist
Bulgo's girlfriend
(1990 or earlier - 1990)
Culture
- Woodabe
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Niger
Additional Geographic Terms
Sahel; Agadez, outside
Dimensions
Overall (Width pertains to shoulder extensions): 309 × 99 × 0.2 cm (121 5/8 × 39 × 1/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
2002.17.1
Credit Line
Gift of Philip W. Lovejoy
Provenance
Owner
Bulgo
(1990 - 2/2002)
Collector
Philip W. Lovejoy
(2/2002 - 9/20/02)
Donor
Philip W. Lovejoy
(2/2002 - 9/20/02)
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