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Maker Unknown, Fon

MediumCloth, cotton cloth

Dimensions32 3/4” W x 51 3/4” L

Credit LineGift of the Herman Copen Trust

Object numberAF2002.2298.COP

DescriptionKing list vertical banner in black cloth with colorful hand cut and stitched appliqués of birds, vase, wood working tool, mortar and pestle, fish, ship, bull and cow, rabbit dagger or sword, fruit, trees, throne, large feline, man giving homage, man executing another man by hanging and other abstract geometric designs. Colors used are orange, blue, green, red, yellow, white and black. Red appliqué trim on top and bottom of banner.

ClassificationsTextiles

Collections

Longyear Museum of Anthropology Collections

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