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Man's blanket (Landaka khasa), 20th century, 105 x 53 in. (266.7 x 134.62 cm), Wool; supplementary weft patterning, Mali, 20th century, The Landaka khasa is one of the five blankets that make up a Fulani bride's trousseau. Unlike the arkila kerka which is suspended, tent-like over the bed, the khasa functions as a man's blanket, providing warmth and protection from mosquitoes during the winter months, from November through February.

Man's blanket (Landaka khasa), 20th century, 105 x 53 in. (266.7 x 134.62 cm), Wool; supplementary weft patterning, Mali, 20th century, The Landaka khasa is one of the five blankets that make up a Fulani bride's trousseau. Unlike the arkila kerka which is suspended, tent-like over the bed, the khasa functions as a man's blanket, providing warmth and protection from mosquitoes during the winter months, from November through February.
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Man's blanket (Landaka khasa), 20th century, 105 x 53 in. (266.7 x 134.62 cm), Wool; supplementary weft patterning, Mali, 20th century, The Landaka khasa is one of the five blankets that make up a Fulani bride's trousseau. Unlike the arkila kerka which is suspended, tent-like over the bed, the khasa functions as a man's blanket, providing warmth and protection from mosquitoes during the winter months, from November through February.
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38.2 x 56.9 cm | 15.0 x 22.4 in (300 dpi)