Riga  with Aska Takwas (Eight Knives) Design
Robe for a Chief, Dignitary or Noble
Northern Nigeria
Hausa, Nupe or Yoruba
20th century

Cotton strip weave, left undyed, piecing, silk embroidery (buttonhole, chain stitch, patterned couching)
Lower hem lined with dyed alaari silk imported from Tunisia

Length  55 inches  140 cm
Width  112 inches   284 cm