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Priest's Tunic

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Priest's Tunic, 20th Century, Cloth, shell, beads

Yoruba, Nigeria

Gift of Martha and Robert Fogelman 

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“I love the exquisite detail in the images created by the seed beads in this garment. I respectfully admire the priest who had the privilege of wearing this sacred garment because he had to be able to stand under the physical weight of this garment while being spiritually engaged in performing his priestly duties.”

–Anita Huggins, Administrative Associate I