Adire Eleko Cloth

1983.05.0033

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Artifact Identification Adire Eleko Cloth   (1983.05.0033)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Clothing
  4. :
  5. Main Garments
Artist/Maker Signed by Bogene Yotoma, the artisan
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 20th century
Culture Yoruba
Location Not on Exhibit

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 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 Richard and Barbara Faletti Family Collection
Reproduction no

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