Early 20th Century Wodaabe Bororo Child's Embroidered Tunic

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A small tunic or shirt crafted from cotton cloth possibly died with indigo. The indicative aspect of the garment is … Read more A small tunic or shirt 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.

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