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Chief's Robe

NameRobe
Artist Artist unrecorded
DateEarly 20th century
Place madeSyria, Middle East, Asia
MediumSilk, cotton
Dimensions53 x 55 1/2 in. (134.62 x 140.97 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.868
Object numberA.1995.93.868
DescriptionChief's Robe; large tunic with arm and neck openings. Linear designs in gold on a purple field.
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