Library - Selected African Holdings
University of Minnesota
Selected items with African Origination
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University of Minnesota · 1988
Adire eleko;"Ibadandun"(life in Ibadan is sweet), made up of 24 squares (the main part being 6 across/4 down) and stitched together with a narrow strip comprised of 6 sewn pieces. …
University of Minnesota · 1988
Pelete bite. Motifs: okolobo igila, bow or glass etemi, and another motif (name unknown). Color: red, white, and indigo
University of Minnesota · 1988
Pelete Bite. Motifs: abili or abili cross, step, or glass etemi; two-tone color pattern; interesting use of culling to effect different colors in patterning. Color: narrow blue, white, orange warp …
University of Minnesota · 1988
Plain weave cotton sample swatch. Color: red, indigo, and white
University of Minnesota · 1988
Pelete bite. Warp-striped plain weave cotton. Motifs: glass etemi, stick, abili. Color: indigo, yellow, orange
University of Minnesota · 1969
Yoruba narrow band; woven from raw silk and called ""sanyan;" woven to create an open pattern called Spanish lace, orange warp stripe running down middle. Color: natural and orange
University of Minnesota · 1969
Yoruba narrow band; handwoven, called "Alari," with eyelet design called "Onjawu;" 14 warp threads drawn diagonally down from one warp thread to another; four narrow gold stripes run down center; …
University of Minnesota · 1969
Nigerian child sitting on the floor with a book. In the background is a chalkboard with "YMCA" written on it.
University of Minnesota · 1966
Akwete cloth; inlay technique; rows of ikaki (tortoise) alternating with rows of ebe (drinking cup) woven to look like diamonds; fringe on either end. Used as a stole. Color: black …
University of Minnesota · 1966
Akwete cloth; ikaki (tortoise) design, stripes and diamond patterns; inlay technique; fringe on either end. Color: black and red