Woman’s Wrapper (adire)

Yoruba people, Nigeria, African

About 1950

  • Titles Woman's Wrapper (adire) (Descriptive)
  • Medium indigo-dyed imported poplin
  • Dimensions 72 7/16 × 68 1/2 in. (184 × 174 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Marie Adeniran, 2020.6
  • Work Type wrapper
  • Classification Costume

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