From The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum

Category: Africa

Wrapped Skirt from Mali

Post author By GW Museum
Post date November 13, 2024

“Bogolanfini” wrapped skirt, Bamana people, Mali, 1970-76. Cotton; plain weave, painted dyes; 152 x 107 cm. The Textile Museum Collection 1976.28.1. Mrs. Edward R. M. Kane.

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Chief’s Hat from Togo

Post author By GW Museum
Post date July 10, 2024

Hat, Togo, Bimoba people, 1900-1950. Animal hair, basket weave, 14 x 33 x 11 cm. The Textile Museum Collection 2017.14.14. Gift of Gail Martin.

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Asafo Flag from Ghana

Post author By GW Museum
Post date April 10, 2024

Asafo flag (frankka), Ghana, Fante people, mid-20th century. Cotton; appliqué; 112 x 168 cm. The Textile Museum Collection 1999.39.1. Gift of Mary Hunt Kahlenberg and Robert T. Coffland.

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Chief’s Cape from the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Post author By GW Museum
Post date November 8, 2023

Top of dress form clothed in a cape made of raffia fiber

Cape (kinzembe or zamba kya mfumu), Kongo-related peoples, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Angola, possibly 19th century. Raffia palm fiber, looped, 64 x 165 x 90 cm. The Textile Museum Collection 1962.1.14. Museum purchase.

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Beaded Bag from Nigeria

Post author By GW Museum
Post date October 12, 2022

Detail of beaded bag with mask in relief

Beaded bag (apo ifa), Nigeria, Yoruba people, 1900-1920. Cotton, glass beads; 76 x 130 cm (including strap). Cotsen Textile Traces Study Collection T-2923.