A work made of cotton, indigo dyed; sixteen strips of plain weave, joined by hand stitching; embroidered with wool in chain stitches; edged with cotton, buttonhole stitched uncut fringe.

Ogboni Chief's Wrapper

1900/50

Iwo Yoruba Nigeria Coastal West Africa

Nigeria

Cotton, indigo dyed; sixteen strips of plain weave, joined by hand stitching; embroidered with wool in chain stitches; edged with cotton, buttonhole stitched uncut fringe

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