Carved Gourd Wallhanging with Geometric Design
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Title
Carved Gourd Wallhanging with Geometric Design
Creator
Islamic Hausa - Fulani Cultures
Culture
Islamic Hausa - Fulani Cultures
Place Made
Northern Africa
Description
The Gourd Wallhanging is a variation of the traditional Hausa-Fulani oval knot pattern. Such designs appear not only on traditional gourds, but also in Islamic Hausa-Fulani textiles and archetectural reliefs.
Researched by Erin Rudd, MSU Student, 2008, Under the direction of Dr. Billie Follensbee
Researched by Erin Rudd, MSU Student, 2008, Under the direction of Dr. Billie Follensbee
Century
20th Century
Item Dimensions
23.5 cm h. x 23.5 cm w. x 1.75 cm d.
Medium
Sculpture
Materials
Wood, Pigment
Techniques
Carved Desgin
Provenance
Frances Davis Extended Loan, 1974.
Acession Number
1974.028
Accession Year
1974
Photo Number
20200016