Lamba akotifahana (mantle with supplementary-weft designs)

Merina artist

mid–late-19th century

Not on view

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Title: Lamba akotifahana (mantle with supplementary-weft designs)
Artist: Merina artist
Date: mid–late-19th century
Geography: Madagascar, Central highlands(?)
Culture: Merina peoples
Medium: Silk, dye
Dimensions: L. 92 1/8 x W. 65 3/4 in. (234 x 167 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Costumes
Credit Line: Purchase, Irene Lewisohn and Alice L. Crowley Bequests, 1992
Object Number: 1992.44
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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