Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Costume (hierarchy name)
5. costume (mode of fashion)
6. clothing
7. main garments
8. [main garments for the lower body]

Narrower term/s

• negbe

Anotations

Scope note:

Short or long main garments consisting of panels or shields made of hides, skins, cloth, or woven fibers suspended from or near the waist with attached strings or cords; often decorated and usually indicating age or marital status. May cover the front or the back of the body; worn by women and girls in Africa.