Arkilla Jenngo (Ceremonial Hanging in Wedding Tent)
Arkilla Jenngo (Ceremonial Hanging in Wedding Tent)
Artist
Fulɓe, Fula, Fulani Peoples
Place of OriginMali
Date20th century
DimensionsH: 101 in. (256.5 cm); W: 42 1/2 in. (108 cm)
MediumWarps: Cotton; White Wefts: Cotton; Blue, Yellow, Red Wefts: Wool. Blue areas are likely indigo dyed.
ClassificationTextiles and Fiber
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Slater
Object number
1981.128
Not on View
DescriptionEleven, four inch wide woven strips sewn together. Warps are cotton and wefts are wool and cotton blocks. Three central patterns of diamond and zig-zag blocks between bands of checkerboard-pattern bands.
Exhibition HistoryWashington, D.C., Museum of African Art, African Art in Washington Collections, 1972, p. 31, cat. no. 29.
Washington, D.C., International Exhibitions Foundation, African Textiles and Jewelry from the Niger Delta, 1974-1976, no. 2, plate on top of back cover.
20th century
Early to Late 15th century
First Half 17th century (Shah Jehan Period, 1627-1658)
19th century
19th Century
10th-13th century
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