Fibre Shirt

A shirt made from open, knotted, plant fibres. The fibres have been dyed with yellow ochre, and the neck, waist, and wrists, are adorned with raffia, or grass, ruffles.

Further Information

• Type: Costume, dress
• Object: Fibre Shirt
• Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre
• Culture Group: Mende
• Dimensions: 610mm [L] x 1130mm [W]
• Production Date: Pre 1956
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Methodist Missionary Society
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1956.10.8

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