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Yoruba Indigo Cloth

About the Item

Hand dyed Yoruba (Nigeria) cloth from the Esie area, 1950s.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 70 in (177.8 cm)Width: 52 in (132.08 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Greenwich, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: mkiquuccyzms1stDibs: f79831703076840253fs

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