DepartmentTextiles-Africa
Agbada
NameChief's Robe, Man's Robe, (Agbada)
CultureYoruba people
Date19th century
Place madeIkere, Nigeria, Africa
MediumCotton, silk (Alari)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.80
Object numberA.1995.93.80
DescriptionLarge cotton robe with silk embroidered design on right side of garment showing 5 knives; colors are indigo and light green.
20th Century AD
12th - 13th century
20th century