Riga with Aska Tawkas (Eight Knives) Design
Robe for a Dignitary or Chief
Hausa, Nupe or Yoruba
Nigeria
Early 20th century
Handspun cotton, silk, indigo dyed
Strip weave etu cloth, embroidery, pieceing
53 x 73 ins.
135 x 186 cm
Riga with Aska Tawkas (Eight Knives) Design
Robe for a Dignitary or Chief
Hausa, Nupe or Yoruba
Nigeria
Early 20th century
Handspun cotton, silk, indigo dyed
Strip weave etu cloth, embroidery, pieceing
53 x 73 ins.
135 x 186 cm