Unisex Iyoba Idia Max Hoodie (Back) Burgundy

Classic Hoodie Style

A wardrobe essential given an Africa culture upgrade.  This hoodie features one of the most iconic African artworks - the Image of the Iyoba Idia (Queen Mother Idia).

This mid-weight hoodie features the famed Iyoba Idia pendent mask design in high quality gold embroidery on the the back, with a smaller gold image on the front left chest .  The garment is made from a high quality 100% organic ring-spun cotton .

The garments embroidered design is the famous image of a 16th century ivory pendent mask of the likeness of Iyoba Idia (Queen Mother Idia) from the ancient Kingdom of Benin in what is now modern day Nigeria.  

The mask is one of the most recognisable African images.  Unfortunately, only one version of this mask remains at home in a Nigerian museum.  Similar and related original works were looted by the British during a brutal campaign into the Kingdom of Benin.  These looted items remain in the British Museum.  Nigeria maintains pressure for their return.

The Icon - Iyoba Idia

Iyoba Idia was of the Edo people. She was a warrior, protector, and a political & spiritual guide who fought for her son, Osegie, to claim the title of Oba of the Kingdom of Benin (c1504 to c1550). Her power and influence were such that she has been referred to as the ‘Hidden Oba’. She represents a timeless example of an African leader.

The Features

• Kangaroo pocket at front
• Set-in sleeve
• Double self fabric lined hood
• Round drawcords in matching body colour
• Closed end metal tipping and metal eyelets
• Herringbone tape at insde back neck seam
• Self fabric half moon at back neck
• 2 needle topstitch centred on seam at hem, cuff and armhole
• 1x1 rib at sleeve hem and bottom hem
  
  

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