Man's tunic (agbádá ìlẹ̀kẹ̀)
Man's tunic (agbádá ìlẹ̀kẹ̀)
Man's tunic (agbádá ìlẹ̀kẹ̀)
Man's tunic (agbádá ìlẹ̀kẹ̀)
Man's tunic (agbádá ìlẹ̀kẹ̀)
Man's tunic (agbádá ìlẹ̀kẹ̀)
Man's tunic (agbádá ìlẹ̀kẹ̀)
Man's tunic (agbádá ìlẹ̀kẹ̀)
Man's tunic (agbádá ìlẹ̀kẹ̀)
Man's tunic (agbádá ìlẹ̀kẹ̀)

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Man's tunic (agbádá ìlẹ̀kẹ̀),

mid–20th century

Yorùbá artist
2012-66

Information

Title
Man's tunic (agbádá ìlẹ̀kẹ̀)
Dates

mid–20th century

Maker
Yorùbá artist
Medium
Velvet, cotton, and glass beads
Dimensions
116.8 x 132.1 cm (46 x 52 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Alan Varela
Object Number
2012-66
Place Made

Africa, Nigeria

Culture
African, Yoruba
Type
textiles, tunics, beadwork, regalia
Materials
glass, thread, velvet, beads, cotton (textile), cotton (fiber)
Techniques
sewing, embroidering
Subject
chieftains, trade beads, floral patterns, stripes, rank

[unidentified dealer, Africa, circa 1980]; [Michael Oliver, New York, NY]; Alan Varela, Lafayette, CA; Princeton University Art Museum, 2012

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