Robe

Bamum people, Republic of Cameroon, Western Grasslands, African

1940-1960

  • Titles Robe (Descriptive)
  • Artist Western Grasslands
  • Medium cotton and cotton embroidery thread
  • Dimensions 46 neck to hem × 66 in. sleeve to sleeve (116.8 × 167.6 cm)
  • Credit Line Museum purchase in memory of Dr. John Nixon with donations from friends of Dr. Nixon, Omicron Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and the Committee for the Traditional Arts, 1990.108
  • Work Type robe
  • Classification Costume

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