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Duna (ceremonial wrapper)

Datemid-20th century

MediumCotton

DimensionsApprox.: 47 × 69 inches (119.4 × 175.3 cm)

CultureNupe

ClassificationsTextiles

Credit LineGift of Amyas Naegele, Class of 1978

Terms

Textiles
Cotton
Nupe

Object number2003.069.002

Collections

Africa

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