Kaasa (or khasa) landaka (Blanket)
Kaasa (or khasa) landaka (Blanket)
Artist
Fulɓe, Fula, Fulani Peoples
Place of OriginMali, Mopti Region
Date20th century
Dimensions91 × 58 × 1/8 in. (231.1 × 147.3 × 0.3 cm)
MediumWool
ClassificationTextiles and Fiber
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Slater
Object number
1981.131
On View
Toledo Museum of Art (2445 Monroe Street), Gallery, 01
DescriptionWoven in two panels, sewn together of three, nine inch wide woven strips. Seven tassels at top and bottom. Panels embroidered together with red, black and white wool yarns.
Exhibition History"African Textiles and Jewelry from the Niger Delta," International Exhibitions Foundation, 1974-1976, no. 1.
Early to Late 15th century
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mid 18th century
Qing Dynasty (1644-1912)
20th century
late 18th century
20th century
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