DepartmentTextiles-Africa
Blouse
NameBlouse
CultureKalabari
Dateca. 2012
Place madeBuguma, Nigeria, Africa
MediumSynthetic lace
DimensionsSleeve 33cm, neck to edge: 23 5/8 × 18 7/8 in. (60 × 48 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Joanne B. Eicher, A.2014.9.1
Object numberA.2014.9.1
DescriptionThe blouse's green lace resembles a leafy plant. Its scooped collar has a polyester tape underlay, and its sides show the blouse is fitted. The body consists of two pieces sewn at sides, sleeves are of one piece of material.
1960s
1930-1950
1930-1950
20th century
Artist Not Recorded