Adire Cloth, Woman's Wrapper
Yoruba , Nigeria
Dated 1962
Cotton cloth with brocading, resist dyed by hand using indigo
69 x 74 ins. (175 x 188 cm)
To be worn at the coronation of someone called Omoniyi
Text:
Oluwa kajoyin,
Ewibe pe ire ni temi,
Kajola kajunowo
Temitope lowo oluwa,
Omoniyi mooba 1962
God is not like you,
Say that goodness is mine,
To be wealthy together, to be rich together,
Mine is thankful to God.
Omoniyi became king 1962.
