MARLA MALLETT: TEXTILES


Dogan Hunter's Ceremonial Costume
Mali.
59"across shoulders (as shown below, hung on a pole); 54"long.
Handspun cotton tunic, with leather amulets and fringes, mirrors and cowrie shells. Pockets in the center front and back. This tunic is covered with girgri--amulets containing words from the Koran, as well as other protective charms to safeguard the warrior and to insure his success in hunting or war.  $1650

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