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robe

Bamileke peoplemid 1900s

Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields

Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
Indianapolis, United States

This tunic is rectangular in shape with a single hole for the head and neck, and two holes for each arm. It is created out of strip woven pieces of cotton which have been hand-sewn together. The fabric is resist dyed with indigo. The resist forms lines and dots of geometric patterns in a natural off-white color.

Along the bottom edge of the tunic large pieces of hide with predominantly white and some black fur still attached are sewn. There are four thin strips of red wool twill weave fabric attached to the lower edge, which hangs down past the fur. These strips are simply cut and with no finished edges.

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  • Title: robe
  • Creator: Bamileke people
  • Date Created: mid 1900s
  • Rights: No Known Rights Holder
  • Medium / Support: cotton, wool, hide, fur
  • External Link: See this object at www.imamuseum.org
  • Dimensions: 34-3/4 x 46-1/2 in. (with fur) .
  • Department: Textile and Fashion Arts
  • Credit Line: Deaccessioned Textiles Fund
  • Accession Number: 2012.35
Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields

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