Nigeria, 20th century: Haoussa chief's TUNIC. Strips of unbleached cotton, woven 5 cm wide and sewn together to form a large boubou finely embroidered with geometric motifs and 8 silk knives. Dim. 190 x 130 cm (altered, hem lined with floral percale, small stains and old repairs).
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