DepartmentTextiles-Asia
Shaman’s “Dragon Robe”
NameRobe
CultureRed Yao
Date1912
Place madeVietnam, Southeast Asia, Asia
MediumCotton, silk, indigo, other natural dyes, glass
Dimensions47 × 31 1/2 in. (119.4 × 80 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2015.59.1
Object numberFA.2015.59.1
DescriptionShaman's Robe, embroidery on front and back, two large dragons on front, extensitive motif on back, cream border around indigo ground
Early 20th century
20th century
c. 1969
