Hat (Fulan)

Hausa artist

19th–20th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Hat (Fulan)
Artist: Hausa artist
Date: 19th–20th century
Geography: Nigeria or Niger
Culture: Hausa peoples
Medium: Cotton cloth, thread
Dimensions: Diam. 8 1/2 in.
Classification: Textiles-Beadwork
Credit Line: Purchase, Irene Lewisohn Bequest, 1980
Object Number: 1980.403.3
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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