Cape for a member of the Ogboni society
Object PlaceNigeria
Medium/TechniqueCloth, glass trade beads, three iron attachment rings
Dimensions106.68 x 24.76 cm (42 x 9 3/4 in.)
Credit LineGift of Paul and Cindy LeVasseur
Accession number1998.567
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Not on viewClassificationsCostumes
Collections
Provenance1998, gift of Paul and Cindy LeVasseur to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 31, 1998)
early 19th century
Artist Unidentified
Artist Unidentified
Artist Unidentified
early 19th century
19th century
early 19th century
1810–30
