Costume of a noble African woman, 16th century. Blue or black cape over a colourful robe, gold necklace and bracelets with precious stones. Within a decorative frame engraved by H. Catenacci and Fellmann. Woodblock engraving by Gerard Seguin and Huyot after a woodcut by Christoph Krieger from Cesare Vecellio’s 16th century Costumes anciens et modernes, Habiti antichi et moderni di tutto il mondo, Firman Didot Ferris Fils, Paris, 1859-1860.

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Photo credit: © Florilegius / Alamy / Afripics
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