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1940

  • Work on this object began.

1960

  • We acquired this object.

  • Work on this object ended.

2013

2025

  • You found it!

Fragment (Nigeria)

This is a Fragment. It is dated mid-20th century and we acquired it in 1960. Its medium is cotton, silk and its technique is plain weave with supplementary weft patterning. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 25 x 25 cm (9 13/16 x 9 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (Nigeria); cotton, silk; H x W: 25 x 25 cm (9 13/16 x 9 13/16 in.); 1960-100-1

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