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Blanket
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Blanket

Artist/Maker (Mali)
Date20th century
Mediumcotton and indigo dye
DimensionsOverall: 91 1/2 x 48 1/4 in. (232.4 x 122.6 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Terms
    Object number92.0038
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    DescriptionSimilar strip-woven cotton and wool cloth has been found in burial caves in Mali dating to the 11th century. The technique of narrow-strip loom weaving may be 2000 years old in the Sahara. The patterns are made with supplementary weft threads creating a raised texture.
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Weaving Pick (Aguja)
    Maya people
    2005
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Lamp
    Dogon people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Blanket
    Mfengu people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bottle
    Djenne culture
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Stool
    Bamileke people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Stool
    Bamana people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, image before sleeves were extended
    Manchu Empress's Semi-formal Twelve Symbol Court Robe
    late 19th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Badge of Rank
    ca. 1800
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Badge of Rank
    1700s
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Horse Blanket
    Hausa people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Wrapper (Kente)
    Asante people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Hair Ribbon (Cinta)
    Artist Unknown
    collected 1932
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