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Tapestry

CultureBenin Republic, Fon culture
Datec. 1970
Mediumcotton
Dimensions52 1/2 × 33 1/8 in. (133.4 × 84.1 cm)
Classificationstextiles
Credit LineAckland Fund
Object number2024.58.5
DescriptionAppliqué tapestry, all hand stitched with animals (birds, fish, lion, cow, pig) , boat, guitar knife, iron, and human figures one of which is hugging a tree, the other two one man is hanging another.
On View
Not on view
Collections
  • African and Oceanic
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Unidentified artist
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Man’s Wrap
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Ceremonial Overskirt
Unidentified artist
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Silk Embroidery on Cotton
Unidentified artist
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