Cloth
Maker
Unknown artist
African
Label TextPolygamy is often fraught with rivalries and competition among the co-wives. This very old design refers to the difficult relationships that can occur between wives, a common theme in wax prints.
Object number99.56.27
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, West African Wax Prints, May 1, 2000 - May 15, 2000Credit LineGeneral Acquisition Fund
Dimensions71 3/4 x 47 in. (182.2 x 119.4 cm)
MediumWax-printed cotton
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