Head wrap worn and signed by Erykah Badu

Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

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].

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