Loma
Hunter’s Tunic (Donsodileke)
Loma, Early 20th century
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Loma
Hunter’s Tunic (Donsodileke)
Loma, Early 20th century
Physical Qualities
Cotton, leather, cotton string, horn, animal teeth, hide, paper, metal alloys, encrustation., 36 1/2 x 46 7/16 in. (92.7 x 118 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Philip M. and Michele M. Abrams, Vienna, Virginia
Object Number
1984.213a
Power radiates from materials that accumulate on the surface of these objects. Without such adornment, these works would be commonplace, everyday. These expensive and eye-catching materials—horns, seeds, and shells, among others—speak to the spiritual and political authority of those who wear them, and draw a viewer’s eye toward important people and performances.
"The Beaded Prayers Project", Nov 12, 2003 - Feb 29, 2004, BMA.
"Subverting Beauty: African Anti-Aesthetics", Jul 15, 2018 - Nov 17, 2019, BMA, Kevin Tervala. [object on view 07/15/18 through 04/15/19]
"Subverting Beauty: African Anti-Aesthetics", Jul 15, 2018 - Nov 17, 2019, BMA, Kevin Tervala. [object on view 07/15/18 through 04/15/19]
