Riga with Aska Biyu (Two Knives) Design
Robe for a Chief, Dignitary or Noble
Northern Nigeria
Hausa or Nupe
20th century
Robe: cotton strip weave dyed with indigo, piecing
Silk embroidery, natural and dyed, eyelet, buttonhole, chain stitch, patterned couching
The bottom hem is lined on the inside with alaari silk cloth imported from North Africa 

52 x 108 inches     130 x 270 cm