Headkerchief (tensifa)
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Headkerchief (tensifa)

TitleHeadkerchief (tensifa)
Date1700s 18th century
MediumLinen, silk, gold, silver, dye
ClassificationEmbroidery
OriginAfrica, North Africa, Algeria, Algerian embroiderer Africa
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineHeadkerchief (tensifa), 1700s. Africa, North Africa, Algeria, Algerian embroiderer. Linen, silk, gold, silver, dye; overall: 260.4 x 40.6 cm (102 1/2 x 16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade, 1916.1237
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Headkerchief (tensifa)” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1700s. It is executed in linen, silk, gold, silver, dye and classified as embroidery. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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