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Boa

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black shawl or scarf made by Boa. Two long, narrow, black and white shaggy strips of fabric are connected at one end, resembling a snake or a worm. The ends of each strip are tied into knots. The background is a plain beige color.

Artwork details

Date:
1890–1900
Medium:
feathers, silk
Culture:
probably American
Dimensions:
599 × 324 px
Museum record:
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