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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Horse Blanket (Doki)
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Horse Blanket (Doki)

Artist/Maker (Nigeria)
Datecollected between 1960-1973
Mediumcotton, wool, rayon and sequins
DimensionsOverall: 54 1/8 x 31 1/4 in. (137.5 x 79.4 cm)
ClassificationsTools and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Professor and Mrs. Robert R. Ferens
Terms
    Object numberS91.0227A
    DescriptionThis Hausa Doki (Horse) Blanket is used on male Arabian hoses under leather and silver saddles during the Sallah celebration of the Emir of Zaria, Nigeria.
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    Not on view
    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Jn. Bernard Jn. Joseph
    1990s
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Clotaire Bazile
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Hausa people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Hausa people
    19th to 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Hausa people
    19th to 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Beau Dick
    1988
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bedouin people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Hausa people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Chancay
    1200-1450
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Hausa people
    collected between 1960-1973