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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