Yoruba or Nupe Robe

indonesia

Jul 28

Robe

Yoruba or Nupe

Nigeria

19th century

Embroidered in 6 colours with the 8 knives pattern

On a loosely strip woven ground of Alaari silk and cotton.

Colours: pale blue, dark blue, pale mustard, deep green, alaari pink and taupe sleeve openings edged in blue

127 cm (h.) x 118,5 cm (w.), each strip 6,5 cm (wide)

Provenance: The English art market

Object Presented by:
Diane Hall Artifacts

T.: +32 (0)473 135 815

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