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Arkilla Kerka (Wedding Hanging)

Arkilla Kerka (Wedding Hanging)

Fulani (maabube weaver) Mali
Date
Mid–20th century
Medium
Bands of cotton and wool, weft-faced, warp-ribbed plain weave, plain weave with paired warp, plain weave with supplementary brocading wefts, plain weave with supplementary patterning wefts and bands of slit tapestry weave
Dimensions
431.2 × 161.8 cm (169 3/4 × 63 5/8 in.); Weft repeat approximately: H.: 23 cm (9 in.)
Department
Textiles
Credit line
Gift of Gil and Roda Graham