Matashi

Description

Matashi (cushion cover) of buff leather, circular and decorated with coloured leathers and fringed: West Africa, Nigeria, Katsina State, Hausa people

Museum reference

A.1938.707

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Matashi, Cushion cover

Production information

Katsina State, Nigeria, Western Africa

Style / Culture

Hausa

Materials

Leather

Physical description

Buff leather decorated with coloured leathers; fringed