Tradit African Costume Paper Doll

by Yuko Green

For this entertaining and educational journey to the African continent, artist Yuko Green has carefully researched and accurately rendered a colorful wardrobe of traditional apparel for an attractive African couple. Reflecting a rich diversity of tribal costumes, the garments include brilliantly colored robes displaying geometrical designs on Kente cloth, worn by an Ashanti woman and man from Ghana; imported printed cotton outfits for an Itsekiri woman of Nigeria and her child, a loose-f lowing agbada gown for a Yoruba man, animal skins adorning a Luo warrior from Kenya, simply draped robes and striped shawls for a Masai man and woman, and much else. A wealth of tribal artifacts, including fanciful headdresses, shields, a decorative ceremonial sword, drums, masks, and more complete this authentic collection-perfect as a classroom teaching aid-that will delight paper doll fans, costume designers and anyone interested in African culture and traditional clothing.

Dover Original. 2 dolls (printed on gatefold cover) and 27 costumes and accessories on 16 plates of lightweight stock. Notes. 9 1/4" X 12 1/4", Saddlewired, December 1999, Paperbd.

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