Fragment of Woman’s Wrapper (adire)

Yoruba people, Nigeria, African

1965

  • Titles Fragment of Woman's Wrapper (adire) (Descriptive)
  • Medium indigo-dyed cotton poplin
  • Dimensions 24 3/4 × 19 1/4 in. (62.9 × 48.9 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Marie Adeniran, 2020.7
  • Work Type wrapper
  • Classification Costume

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