Man's sleeveless shirt. Composed of two long, rectangular woven textiles that are folded in half lengthwise, then partially stitched together down the long edges, creating a v-neck opening for the head, and arm holes. Both pieces have single-sided embroidered designs on a black background. Both sides have three vertical stripes embroidered over repeating horizontal bands containing angled lines, Chevron and diamond shapes.

• History Of Use

  Zantu sleeveless shirt for a man.

---

• Type of Item shirt
• Culture Asho
• Material cotton fibre, silk fibre, dye
• Measurements height 100.5 cm, width 78.0 cm (overall)

---

• Previous Owner Michael C. Howard
• Received from Michael C. Howard

---

---

• Creation Date between 1960 and 1979
• Collection Date during 1995
• Ownership Date before August 24, 2022
• Acquisition Date on August 24, 2022

---

• Item Classes textiles
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3587/0023