MARLA MALLETT: TEXTILES
African Textiles
A variety of African textile art is represented here, Most of these ethnographic items are 60 to 80 years old.
NOTE: Click on the inventory numbers below for full views and large details of each textile.
An Ashantai chief at Kumkasi in his full regalia. Venice Lamb, West Afrixcan Weaving.. London, 1975.'.
Luena warriors, Angola, with raffia wrap-around skirts. Circa 1900. Archive: Linden-Museum, Stuttgart. .
Bambara Hunter's Costume
Lega Bwami Ceremonial Hat
Kente Cloth
Wedding Basket
Tunic
The Congo.
Cowrie shells and feathers
on cotton; raffia trim
W-1389
Boutala Waist Wrap
Kuba. The Congo
Raffia cut pile embroidery
W-7706
Crocheted Hat
Kuba Belt
Yoruba Hat
Kirdi Beaded Cache-Sexe
I'Luena warriors, Angola, with raffia wrap-around skirts. Circa 1900. Archive: Linden-Muesum, Stuttgart. .
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