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Shirt, Tunic
Shirt, Tunic
Shirt, Tunic
DepartmentTextiles-Africa

Shirt, Tunic

NameShirt, Tunic
CultureBamileke people
DateEarly 20th Century AD
Place madeCameroon, Africa
MediumSisal; hair
Dimensions40"H X 49.5"W
Credit LineGift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, Museum of International Folk Art, A.1995.93.
Object numberA.1995.93.3
DescriptionRough fabric covered all over with hair balls, stitched on. Natural colors are tan and dark brown.
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