Adire Eleko Cloth

1983.05.0033

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Artifact Identification	Adire Eleko Cloth (1983.05.0033)
Classification/ Nomenclature	Personal Artifacts : Clothing : Main Garments
Artist/Maker	Signed by Bogene Yotoma, the artisan
Geographic Location	Africa, West : Nigeria : Bosere
Period	N/A
Date	20th century
Culture	Yoruba

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length)	203.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Width)	175.4 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth)	0.2 cm
Weight	873 g
Measuring Remarks	N/A
Materials	Textile--Cotton, Plant--Fiber, Plant--Cotton, Pigment--Dye
Manufacturing Processes	Dyeing--Resist

Research Remarks

Description	Under Review
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	Richard and Barbara Faletti Family Collection
Reproduction	no

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