Wrapper (kente)

Asante people, Ghana (village of Bonwire), African

1920s

  • Titles Wrapper (kente) (Descriptive)
  • Medium cotton and indigo dye
  • Dimensions 134 1/2 x 77 1/2 in. (341.6 x 196.9 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Camille Ann Brewer and Jazelle Bellavance, 2005.83
  • Work Type wrapper
  • Classification Costume

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