Accession Number
2021/2.47

Title
Woven Fabric

Artist(s)
African

Artist Nationality
African (general, continental cultures)

Object Creation Date
20th century

Medium & Support
fiber

Dimensions
28 x 28 in. (71.12 x 71.12 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Evan Maurer in honor of Helmut and Candis Stern

Physical Description
Square textile in black, brown, and a lighter tan. The edges are finished with a folded-over binding. The surface of the piece is covered in geometric designs in which each color is a different texture. While the surface is primarily covered in shapes recalling diamonds and hearts, there are single horizontal lines at the top and bottom of the piece. 

Primary Object Classification
Textile

Additional Object Classification(s)
Currency

Collection Area
African

Rights
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