Woman’s Wrapper (adire)

Nigeria, African

1998

  • Titles Woman's Wrapper (adire) (Descriptive)
  • Medium indigo-dyed plain cotton
  • Dimensions 64 1/4 × 88 in. (163.2 × 223.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Marie Adeniran, 2020.15
  • Work Type wrapper
  • Classification Costume

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