Image

Mende artist

Young man’s ceremonial country cloth robe
Recent Acquisition

Description

Maker

Probably Mende artist
Unknown Maker

Title

Young man’s ceremonial country cloth robe

Year

late 1960s

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Geography

Geographic Reference: Bo district, Sierra Leone

Dimensions

Center back length: 80 cm (31 1/2 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of John and Joanna McWilliam

Object Number

2023.44.9

Type

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Tombstone

Probably Mende artist
Unknown Maker
Young man’s ceremonial country cloth robe, late 1960s
Cotton plain weave
Center back length: 80 cm (31 1/2 inches)
Gift of John and Joanna McWilliam 2023.44.9

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