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Wedding Shawl
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Wedding Shawl

Artist/Maker (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
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    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.

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