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Coverlet

Maker Unknown, Bamana (Bambara)?

MediumCloth

Dimensions53 1/2” W x 84” L

Credit LineGift of the Herman Copen Trust

Object numberAF2002.2636.COP

DescriptionColorful coverlet hand sewn in 15 rows of rectangles, with a small white fringe bottom and top. Pattern of 3 1/2” x 3 3/4” rectangles in black, white, red, yellow and green which form a pattern when seen spread out. Some of the rectangles are embroidered in yellow, black & white and red, with diamonds, shields, scorpions, birds and other geometric designs.

ClassificationsTextiles

Collections

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