Adire Cloth
1971.17.0001
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Adire Cloth (1971.17.0001) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | None |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | Colonial, 20th century |
Culture | Yoruba |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Length) | 197.0 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Width) | 91.4 cm |
Dimension 3 (Depth) | 0.7 cm |
Weight | 808 g |
Measuring Remarks | None |
Materials | Textile--Cotton, Plant--Fiber, Plant--Cotton |
Manufacturing Processes | dyeing |
Munsell Color Information | waived |
Research Remarks
Published Description | N/A |
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Description | N/A |
Comparanda | N/A |
Bibliography | Adams, Monni. "Beyond Symmetry in Middle African Design." African Arts 23.1 (1989): 34-43. Barbour, J. and D. Simmonds. Adire Cloth in Nigeria: the preparation and dyeing of indigo patterned cloths among the Yoruba. Ibadan: Institute of African Studies, 1971. Joseph, Marietta. "West African Indigo Cloth." African Arts 11.2 (1978): 34-37 + 95. Picton, John. African Textiles. London: British Museum. |
Artifact History
Archaeological Data | N/A |
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Credit Line/Dedication | Purchase |
Reproduction | no |
Reproduction Information | N/A |