Tunic

NameTunic, mens

CultureWodaabe

Dateearly 20th c.

Place madeNiger, Africa

MediumCotton, silk, wool, buttons, safety pins

Dimensions39 15/16 x 24 9/16 in. (101.5 x 62.4 cm)

Credit LineIFAF

Object numberFA.1991.55.3

Collections

Selections from the Museum's Textile Collection

DescriptionDk. bl. open at sides, embellished w/buttons, chain stitch embroid. applique, safety pins. V-neck, cap sleeves w/star and "V" motif. Narrow vertical panel down front has red, wht., grn. threads, wht. buttons, 42 safety pins pinned horiz. onstrip. 8 panels contain star shapes, stripes flwr. designs.Con't