Ceremonial Garment (Baina), 20th Century
Yi people; Luxi County, Yunnan Province, China
Hemp …

Robe (Baina)

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-principal attire (upper body)

Culture Yi

Date20th Century

Made AtYunnan Province, China, Asia

MediumHemp and embroidery

Dimensions74 x 50 in. (188 x 127 cm)

Credit LineGift of Anne and Long Shung Shih

Object number2008.5.1B

DescriptionRobe; long in length with a hole for the head surrounded by linear geometric designs in reds, oranges, blues, greens, and black and white. Distinctive triangle pattern throughout. Tan area around those designs is plain. Interior is plain in style. Possibly Miao or similar minority culture, China; 20th century

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