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Man's Tunic (Agbada)mid-20th century

Not on view
Large indigo blue textile garment draped on a display stand, with cream-colored resist-dyed motifs including a large circle, crenellated shapes, and geometric diamond patterns

Unknown, Man's Tunic (Agbada), mid-20th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Costume Council Fund, Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Man's Tunic (Agbada)
Culture
Hausa or Nupe
Place Made
West Africa, Nigeria
Date Made
mid-20th century
Medium
Silk and cotton plain weave with cotton embroidery
Dimensions
Length: 60 in. (152.4 cm)
Credit Line
Costume Council Fund
Accession Number
M.75.9
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles