Robe
Item number 3692/5 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Long-sleeved, dark blue robe; large patch pockets on sides. Round neckline, with thin slit that extends down from centre; slit would secure shut with a button clasp, button has been lost. Neckline and centre opening embroidered with swirls, waves, and ovals with circles on tips; done in thick silver thread. Additional embroidery to right of centre opening, and on back of sleeves. Design on chest consists of circle and dot motifs. Sleeves have a long irregular-shaped diamond, with swirls and a wavy line through the middle. Slits extend from bottom edge, along sides and front centre; robe flares at waist. Neckline is lined, rest of robe unlined.
Narrative
Textiles were acquired by the donor, and her mother, in the mid-1960s, in the Hausa area. They were for their personal use, or their husband's.
Item History
- Made in Nigeria
- Collected during 1965
- Owned by Ruth Phillips before February 26, 2025
- Received from Ruth Phillips (Donor) on February 26, 2025
What
- Name
- Robe
- Identification Number
- 3692/5
- Type of Item
- robe
- Material
- fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 125.6 cm, width 153.7 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nigeria
Who
- Culture
- Nigerian
- Previous Owner
- Ruth Phillips
- Received from
- Ruth Phillips (Donor)
When
- Collection Date
- during 1965
- Ownership Date
- before February 26, 2025
- Acquisition Date
- on February 26, 2025
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 3692/0005
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