Headkerchief (tensifa)
| Title | Headkerchief (tensifa) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1700s 18th century |
| Medium | Linen, silk, gold, silver, dye |
| Classification | Embroidery |
| Origin | Africa, North Africa, Algeria, Algerian embroiderer Africa |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Headkerchief (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 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“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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Recorded origin: Africa, North Africa, Algeria, Algerian embroiderer. Browse more public-domain art from Africa.
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