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Bàtà ìlèkè (beaded shoe)

Made By Yoruba Cultural Group (Nigeria)
CultureYoruba
Date1800-1950
Mediumleather, metal and beads embroidered on cloth
DimensionsOverall: 10 1/16 x 3 3/16 x 3 3/4 in. (25.5 x 8.1 x 9.5 cm)
Classification(s)
  • AFRICAN
Credit LineGift of Scott Alan Krol
Terms
  • shoe
  • clothing
  • beadwork
  • knot
  • design
Object number91.45.1.B
Descriptionsoles, interior bottom and around foot opening is leather; glass beads sewn on cloth, nails
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