Early 20th Century Wodaabe Bororo Embroidered Tunic Sidley Collection 17x112 inches

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A large embroidered tunic crafted from cotton cloth possibly died with indigo. The indicative aspect of the garment is the … Read more A large embroidered tunic crafted from cotton cloth possibly died with indigo. The indicative aspect of the garment is the colorful embroidery attributed to the Wodaabe.
The Wodaabe are traditionally nomadic cattle-herders and traders of long-horned Zebu cattle. The name means "those who dwell in cattle camps."
The Wodaabe are best known for their festivals where young men with elaborately painted  red faces will roll their eyes and show their teeth to emphasize male beauty characteristics such as: tallness, bright eyes and teeth; adorned with feathers and jewelry, perform the Yaake: dances and songs to impress eligible women.
Provenance: Nina Sidley Collection
After a long career in publishing, Nina Sidley returned to her first love: collecting the art, artifacts, and textiles of the world'sindigenous peoples. Part of her mission has been to educate others and to honor the extraordinary creativity, ingenuity, and heartfelt messages these handmade works send from their makers. Nina believes this deep respect for tradition and beauty inspires and ties all of us together as one world.

Height (in): 17.0
Width (in): 112.0

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