coat

Jubba with hood made from woven wool in stripes of blue and white diamond patterns. Fabric button detail at front.

Berbers wear long flowing robes to shield skin from sun and allow air to reach the body. Loose fitting to prevent immediate sweat evaporation so that the body does not dehydrate.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
HC.1999.1081
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 1670 x 1500 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
wool; pigment
CATEGORY
Education Handling Collection: Anthropology
LOCATION
Hands on Base > Display > Wardrobe 12
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