Ukara
Maker
Unknown, Igbo
DateLate 20th C
MediumCloth, pigment, cotton cloth, indigo dye
Dimensions96” x 47”
Credit LineGift of Tim & Bobbi Hamill
Object numberAF2007.11.HAM
DescriptionEkpe (Leopard Society) indigo resist-dyed ukara patterned cloth with animals/reptiles/human figures, Nsibidi symbols, and geometric patterns.
ClassificationsTextiles
Collections
Exhibitions
Entangled Intimacies: Tradition, Motion and Memory
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The University Museums are committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in our database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, working with communities to identify culturally sensitive belongings, and adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or information you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.