Akwete
Akwete
Place of OriginNigeria
Date20th century
DimensionsH: 86 1/2 in. (219.7 cm): W: 47 3/4 in. (121.4 cm)
MediumBlue: Cotton, Gold: Rayon, Red: Cotton. All low twist yarns.
ClassificationTextiles and Fiber
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Slater
Object number
1981.132
Not on View
DescriptionSingle faced blue plain weave ground with gold and red continuous and discontinuous supplementary wefts in low twist yarns. Six inch fringe at top and bottom.
20th century
Early to Late 15th century
c. 1850
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