Ukara (Ritual Cloth)
Artist
Unknown African
CultureEkpe Society
Titles
- Ukara (Ritual Cloth)
Date1900–1990
PlaceNigeria
PlaceCameroon
MediumResist dyed cotton
Dimensions92 × 64 inches (233.7 × 162.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.758
Not on view
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Department
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