Shaman's tunic

NameTunic

CultureYi

Date20th C

Place madeYunnan, China, East Asia, Asia

Mediumcotton, silk

DimensionsOverall: 55 x 5346 1/2 in. (139.7 x 13580.11 cm)

Credit LineMNMF - Folk Art Committee

Object numberA.2007.37.3

Collections

Selections from the Museum's Textile Collection

DescriptionSquare necked, open ended 3/4 length sleeve tunic. Brown & white triangles form pinwheel design. Body of tunic is deep blue. Lower section of sleeves batiked with large "X" pattern Small gold triangles embroidered along edges of applique panels.