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Yoruba Petuje Dandogo

Original price was: £750.00.Current price is: £240.00.

AGB223 – A Yoruba dandogo was a large flared robe with voluminous sleeves, designed to flare out when the wearer danced.

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Description

A Yoruba dandogo was a large flared robe with voluminous sleeves, designed to flare out when the wearer danced. Tailored from soft thick hand spun indigo dyed cotton asooke cloth in the large check pattern that was called “petuje” which roughly translates as surpasses “etu”, the prestigious finely checked guineafowl pattern. There area number of worn spots and a couple of small holes in this robe, condition issues reflected in the sale price. Dates from early C20th.
Measurements: 8’4″ width x 3’10”, 253 cm x 116

All items on this site are vintage. That means that they may have a few small marks or blemishes consistent with use. We will try to highlight any significant issues in the description above but in the event you are not happy with your purchase please notify us within 48 hours of receipt and you may return it for a full refund (excluding return shipping costs.)