Unidentified

King’s Tunic (agbada ileke)

circa late 19th-early 20th century

Category
Culture
Yoruba
Place Made
Nigeria: Ijebu Region: Kingdom of Owo
Materials
Glass beads, cloth
Measurements
35 x 48 x 6 1/2 in (88.9 x 121.92 x 16.51 cm)
Credit Line
Museum purchase, Robert P. Gordy and Carrie Heiderich Art Funds
Accession #
91.29
Description

T-shaped garment, V-neck, entire surface covered in geometric patterned beadwork with alternating vertical panels of interweave design and "Bargello flamestitch" chevron design. Sculptural beaded birds on seams under arms and running up center of front and back, beaded fringe along bottom hem of garment.