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1950

  • Work on this object began.

1962

  • We acquired this object.

  • Work on this object ended.

2015

2025

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Textile (Nigeria), mid- 20th century

This is a Textile. It is dated mid- 20th century and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is cotton and its technique is tied-resist patterning in warp (ikat), indigo-dyed. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Estate of Mary Kirby. It is credited Gift of the Estate of Mary Kirby.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 190.2 × 10.2 cm (6 ft. 2 7/8 in. × 4 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile (Nigeria), mid- 20th century; cotton; H x W: 190.2 × 10.2 cm (6 ft. 2 7/8 in. × 4 in.); Gift of the Estate of Mary Kirby; 1962-117-6

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