Wodaabe Bororo Child's Tunic Embroidered Niger African Art
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| Title | Wodaabe Bororo Child's Tunic Embroidered Niger African Art |
|---|---|
| Type of Object | Textile |
| Country of Origin | Niger |
| People | Wodaabe |
| Materials | Cotton |
| Approximate Age | 20th century |
| Height (in) | 19 |
| Width (in) | 22 |
| Dimensions | Height: 19 Inches Width: 22 Inches head hole is 4 inches. shirt is designed to fit a toddler |
| Overall Condition | fair |
| Damage/Repair | holes in back, torn stitches. stains |
Additional Information: A small tunic or shirt crafted from cotton cloth possibly died with indigo. The indicative aspect of the garment is the colorful embroidery attributed to the Wodaabe.
For further information on the textile and the techniques used by the Djerma and Hausa weavers read: John Picton & John Mack in AFRICAN TEXTILES. The Trustees of the British Museum, 1979