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Woman's wrap (capulana) (late 20th century)

British Museum

British Museum
London, United Kingdom

Woman's wrap (capulana) made of cotton. A rectangle of orange cotton is printed with a repeating pattern of a photograph (surrounded by red and yellow flowers with green stems) of a woman holding a baby alternating with the words JOSINA MACHEL, above the Mozambique coat of arms and flag, and above the words: A SAUDOSA MAMÁ DA NAÇÃO. Referring to Josina Machel, this translates as 'late lamented mother of the nation'. There is a red, yellow and blue geometric border along top and bottom.

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  • Title: Woman's wrap (capulana) (late 20th century)
  • Location Created: Mozambique
  • Physical Dimensions: 100 x 153 cm
  • British Museum link: 2008,2012.4
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