Dance Costume

NameDance Costume

CultureNorthwestern Ibo people

Date20th century

Place madeNigeria, Africa

MediumCotton yarn or burlap

Dimensions57 × 55 in. (144.7803 × 139.7003 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.65

Object numberA.1995.93.65

Collections

DescriptionThe whole garment is covered with appliqued stripes of multicolored cotton against a red cotton ground. This creates horizontal design bands. The designs include semi-circular scallops, circles, stars and striped checkerboard like areas. Yarn is used to sew the applique as well as for areas of embroidery. Protruding from the center of the front midriff section is a 2.5" long red and white striped appliqued stick.