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Adire Cloth (“Olokun”) with Geometric Shapes and Natural Motifs

CultureNigeria, Yoruba culture
Datec. 1965
MediumStarch-resist dyed, plain-weave cotton
Dimensions78 1/2 × 63 in. (199.4 × 160 cm)
Classificationstextiles
Credit LineAckland Fund
Object number2019.17.2
On View
Not on view
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