Woman’s Wrapper (adire)

Yoruba people, Nigeria, African

20th century

  • Titles Woman's Wrapper (adire) (Descriptive)
  • Medium indigo-dyed cotton
  • Dimensions 56 × 80 1/2 in. (142.2 × 204.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Marie Adeniran, 2020.9
  • Work Type wrapper
  • Classification Costume

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