Worn by
Badu, Erykah, American, born 1971
Date
ca. 1998
Medium
cloth with ink
Dimensions
H x W: 104 1/2 × 26 15/16 in. (265.4 × 68.5 cm)
Description
This is a long rectangle of orange cloth used as a head wrap by Erykah Badu.
On the left side are several inscriptions by Badu, both handwritten in black marker:
Front, top left corner: [I Cut This in 1/2 I Still Wear The Other Piece / e.b.];
Front, top center margin: [Orange Is My Favorite Color. I Wore This Wrap / in 1998 in the Summer.].
Under the margin inscription are several stains and splotches that she circled and drew arrows to with labels, such as "sweat" "tears" and "Make / up."
In the center of the rectangle of cloth is a longer inscription by Badu in green marker: [Peace & Love / Beloved: / the one who possesses this / garment shall be a part of my energy! Remember me when you / remember goodness. Love & Respect to God & you. / e badu]. Above the inscription she drew an ankh and a flower. Below it she drew an outline of her hand.
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Type
headcloths (headgear)
Topic
Clothing and dress
Rhythm and blues (Music)
Singers (Musicians)
Soul (Music)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2021.102.8
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bf10d18a-c9a3-4d23-b564-3802018843de

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