DepartmentTextiles-Africa
Priestly tunic
NameTunic
CultureYoruba
Datec.1940
Place madeNigeria, Africa
MediumCotton, glass beads, cowrie shells
DimensionsWhole: 25 x 20 1/4 in. (63.5 x 51.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Diane and Sandy Besser, A.1998.44.2
Object numberA.1998.44.2
DescriptionOpen-sided vest lined with commercial cotton fabric. The surface is completely covered with black, white, red, and green glass beads and cowry shells. Motifs are snakes, faces, and lizards.
c. 1950-1980
c. 1950-1980
c. 1950-1980
c. 1950-1980
ca. 1960
ca. 1960
ca. 1930
Mid-20th century
20th century
ca 1986