Wedding Shawl
Artist/Maker
Bedouin people
(Siwa Oasis, Egypt)
Datenot dated
Mediumcotton, wool, rayon, dye and mother of pearl
DimensionsOverall (Including Tassels): 60 × 37 in. (152.4 × 94 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Dr. Marcilene Wittmer
Terms
Object number2010.23.3
DescriptionThe patterns on this wedding shawl are primarily solar motifs and colors associated with the sun. Among other protective motifs are hands and triangles. A shawl such as this would be worn by young married, childless women.On View
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