Wool robe, or burnoose
Artist
Ethiopia
Datec. 1960
MediumWool
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of James Merrill
Object number2002.20.8
DescriptionRobe made of black sheep's wool. Made of a single piece of material. The edges were sewn together with red leather thong. There is a seam at the right shoulder and a single hole beneath it for the right arm. To the left is a pointed hood used in bad weather. The garment is not watertight but was widely used in bad weather.On View
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