Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the AmericasTextiles-Woven20th centuryTunic (Jibbeh) is a textiles-woven of Mahdist peoples origin created in 20th century using cotton, wool, velvet, felt measuring Length 37-1/4 in. — now part of the Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Cotton, wool, velvet, felt |
| Dimensions | Length 37-1/4 in. |
| Classification | Textiles-Woven |
| Department | Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas |
| Credit Line | Bequest of John B. Elliott, 1997 |
| Date | 20th century |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Mahdist peoples culture. The estimated date range is 1900 – 2000.
Geography
Origin: Sudan. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Tunic (Jibbeh)?
Tunic (Jibbeh) is housed in the Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Tunic (Jibbeh) created?
Tunic (Jibbeh) dates to 20th century.
What material is Tunic (Jibbeh) made from?
Tunic (Jibbeh) is crafted from cotton, wool, velvet, felt.
Where does Tunic (Jibbeh) originate?
Tunic (Jibbeh) originates from Sudan (Mahdist peoples culture).
Is Tunic (Jibbeh) in the public domain?
Tunic (Jibbeh) is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026