Benin indigo cotton riding coat

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This equestrian coat or blouse comes from the cowboy country of the West African State of Benin. It bears a strong resemblance to the made up indigo Boro Japanese garments and covers, only here most of the material is hand-spun and thus very soft in handle.

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• first half 20th cent

Ref. 16711