Wrapper (kente)

Asante people, Ghana, African

1930

  • Titles Wrapper (kente) (Descriptive)
  • Medium fiber
  • Dimensions 121 x 69 in. (307.3 x 175.3 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Ellen and Fred Elsas, 1986.777
  • Work Type wrapper
  • Classification Costume

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