Wrapper (Lamba Akotifahana)
| Title | Wrapper (Lamba Akotifahana) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1860–90 19th century |
| Medium | Silk and dye |
| Classification | Textile |
| Origin | Unknown weaver (Madagascar, Merina Kingdom), Merina style |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Wrapper (Lamba Akotifahana), 1860–90. Unknown weaver (Madagascar, Merina Kingdom), Merina style. Silk and dye; overall: 231 x 157 cm (90 15/16 x 61 13/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Sundry Art - African Art Fund and Textile Fund, 2025.271 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Wrapper (Lamba Akotifahana)” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1860–90. It is executed in silk and dye and classified as textile. 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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