DepartmentTextiles-Africa

Ceremonial Costume

NameCeremonial Costume

CultureBamileke people (?)

Date20th Century AD

Place madeBabango Valley, Cameroon, Africa

MediumCOMMERCIAL COTTON

DimensionsOverall: 49 1/4 x 8 1/4 in. (125.095 x 20.955 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.

Object numberA.1995.93.7V

DescriptionCeremonial Shirt and pair of leggings; shirt is T-Shaped with wide sleeves. Applique design of a Lion (which establishes this as a King's costume) at center, with oval and strip design (Spider Pattern) at the sleeve edges, bottom edges, and around the neck opening and also dot pattern all over the shirt. The matching pant legs have the same border design as the shirt. B: Dark Blue, Red, Gold, White, Light Blue. C: Applique, Machine Sewing, Embroidery.