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Adire Cloth

1971.19.0001

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Adire Cloth   (1971.19.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Clothing
    3. :
  3. Main Garments
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Colonial
Date Early 20th century
Culture Nigerian
Location Not on Exhibit

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 N/A
Materials Textile--Cotton, Plant--Fiber, Plant--Cotton
Manufacturing Processes Dyeing, Sewing

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description 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

Credit Line/Dedication N/A
Reproduction no

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