Minneapolis Institute of Art

Pants, one of a three piece outfit

Western Africa

Date

20th century

Medium

Cotton, silk, needlework

Department

Arts of Global Africa

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

This three-piece ensemble was a festive outfit of a Yoruba man from Nigeria. It is made from blue and white cotton strip-woven cloth, which has been sewn together to create a large fabric. The white rayon or silk embroidery, which decorates the hem of the pants and hat, and the hem and neckline of the tunic, is characteristic of Nigerian clothing. The checkered pattern of the fabric, however, is exceptional, and striking to onlookers. Africa

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