Aso Oke Agbada

2026-4-17.1

From: Nigeria | Lagos

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Title Aso Oke Agbada
Object Number 2026-4-17.1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Yoruba
Provenience Nigeria | Lagos
Culture Area Yoruba
Date Made Late 19th Century CE
Section African
Materials Cotton | Indigo Dye
Technique Dyed | Hand Painted
Description

Adire Yoruba textile called "Aso Oke" which is a man's suit consisting of a Robe (Agbada), Pants (Sokoto), and Hat (Fila). This part of the suit is the robe. It is made of cotton cloth which is dyed with indigo.

Length 127 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. Sandra T. Barnes, 2026

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