Cotton blanket. Large textile is made of fourteen long thin pieces of weaving that have been stitched together. Each contains the same designs, alternating in some instances, matched in others to create long continuous lines. Near centre of blanket, Niger’s flag appears many times as well as patches with Niger’s colours of green and orange. Other designs include red or black lines in a variety of thicknesses, and several diamond shapes motifs. Nearer the edges the majority of design is short lines made of black dots on a white ground, along with stripes in red, black and white. A single patch of blue sits close to one end. Ends of blanket have short white fringe.

• Narrative

  Purchased by the donor in 1973, near Niamey.

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• Type of Item blanket
• Culture West African
• Material cotton fibre, dye
• Measurements height 150.0 cm, width 318.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Millie Morton
• Received from Millie Morton

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• Made in Niger

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• Creation Date during 1973
• Collection Date during 1973
• Ownership Date before April 27, 2017
• Acquisition Date on April 27, 2017

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3237/0003