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Cloth of the Great (Akunitan)

Fante (Akan)

Cloth of the Great (Akunitan)

Fante, 1933

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Fante (Akan)

Cloth of the Great (Akunitan)

Fante, 1933

Physical Qualities Wool, cotton, metallic thread, synthetic fibers, velvet, synthetic fur, 71 5/8 x 118 1/8 in. (182 x 300 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Ambassador Dawn M. Liberi, Washington, D.C.
Object Number 1998.378
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1998; Purchased by donor at Cape Coast.
Kevin Tervala, Wurtzberger Hallway rotation, June 1, 2023-

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