Accession No
E 1904.252.1-2
Description
A pair of tanned leather riding leggings with an incorporated shoe. The legs are decorated with sections of dyed leather, with a geometric design of small green and black leather panels and leather thong stitching. There is a leather loop at the top of each boot.
Place
Africa; West Africa; Nigeria; North Nigeria
Period
Source
Temple, Charles Lindsay [collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
E 1904.252.1-2; MAA: AR 1905.851
Cultural Affliation
?Hausa
Material
Leather
Local Term
Measurements
240mm x 1010mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
A pair of tanned leather leggings with decorated panels in dyed leathers; used by riders.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Light brown on foot part, black at the back with an apllique design (red, green)- mainly in bright green on the front.
Event Date 14/6/2005
Author: Eleanor Beestin-Sheriff
Description (Physical description)
A pair of tanned leather riding leggings with an incorporated shoe. The legs are decorated with sections of dyed leather, with a geometric design of small green and black leather panels and leather thong stitching. There is a leather loop at the top of each boot.
Event Date 29/9/2022
Author: Eleanor Beestin-Sheriff
FM:128521
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