Wrapper for Ogboni Society

Yoruba people, Nigeria, African

20th century

  • Titles Wrapper for Ogboni Society (Descriptive)
  • Medium cotton and silk
  • Dimensions Overall: 70 x 88 in. (177.8 x 223.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Museum purchase, 1987.208
  • Work Type wrapper
  • Classification Costume

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