Indigo and Kola Nut Dyed Textile (gara)
Artist
Artist Unknown
Dateearly 1970s
MediumSynthetic and natural gara and kola nut dyes with various resist techniques, on cotton cloth (brillion)
Dimensions69 1/2 × 43 1/2 in. (176.5 × 110.5 cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineGift of Reginald and Celeste Hodges
Object number2020.9.2
On View
Not on viewProvenanceCreated Bo, Sierra Leone, early 1970s; purchased in Bo, Sierra Leone by Reginald and Celeste Hodges, early 1970s; collection of Reginald and Celeste Hodges, Durham, NC; given to NCMA, 2020.
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