Adire Cloth
1971.19.0001
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Adire Cloth (1971.19.0001) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Colonial, Early 20th century |
| Culture | Nigerian |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 210.0 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Width) | 83.5 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 0.1 cm |
| Weight | 372 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Textile--Cotton, Plant--Fiber, Plant--Cotton |
| Manufacturing Processes | Dyeing, Sewing |
| Munsell Color Information | Blackish Blue (5 PB 2/2) -ns Moderate Blue ( 10 B 4/6) -ns Very Pale Blue ( 10 B 8/4) -ns |
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 |
|---|---|
| Credit Line/Dedication | N/A |
| Reproduction | no |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |