Pelete bite (hand cut). Motifs: large etere centerfield, large abili along border; pulled threads have left a red and blue pattern very open. Color: blue, dark red, tan
Pelete bite (hand cut); injiri, Igbodoye moru; motifs: step or stick border, inyabile (leaves); cut in diamonds and stripes. Color: red, blue, and white
Partially cut pelete bite, which demonstrates the complexity of cutting. Motifs: sibi dalaye (comb), etemi (stem), alu (masquerade triangle), and okoloba igila (broken plate); partially cut; tightly checked cloth. Color: blue, white, and yellow
Handcut Pelete Bite; PB-62A is sewn together with PB-62B. PB-62A is a newer piece with abili and etere motifs. PB-62B is the older piece (worn--possibly used as an abubite) with alu motif. Color: indigo, white, yellow
artificially manipulated pelete bite skirt; 4 motifs; some threads left uncut on reverse; label: 100% cotton-made in India. Color: blue, red, and white
The distant composition of landforms is very similar to that depicted in the Great Western Stage Equipment Company collection theatre installation Photograph, accession # MSSCG714 and MSSCG719.
Creator:
DuBois, Don C.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Performing Arts Archives.
