Black men's robe made of a rectangular piece of fabric, folded in half at the shoulder; long slit neck opening in the centre. White stripes, in groups of three or single, decorate robe overall. Triangular shaped pocket attached below neck opening, extending onto left side of chest. Pocket has an intricate knot, heart, "X" shape, and plain and dotted horizontal lines embroidered across it. Triangle-like paper patch stitched to back of neckline; "X" shape embroidered across centre. Embroidery on patch visible on back of robe. All embroidery done in dark yellow. Sides are hemmed, top and bottom edges are unfinished.

• History Of Use

  Would have been worn by older men or men of high status in the community.

• Narrative

  The donor taught in a rural school in Tobli, eastern Liberia, from 1965 to 1967.

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• Type of Item robe
• Culture West African
• Material paper, cotton fibre, dye
• Measurements height 126.7 cm, width 176.5 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Donald White
• Received from Donald White

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• Made in Liberia

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• Collection Date during 1967
• Ownership Date before August 27, 2021
• Acquisition Date on August 27, 2021

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3522/0102