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1945.11.125

Rectangular mat of two twill-plaiting, woven in a geometric pattern of bands of triangles in dark brown along most of the length. Panels of plain mat without pattern at both ends. Edges turned over and stitched. Rolled for storage and tied with string. [EH [OPS Move] 28/6/2017]

1945.11.125

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Collection type
Object
Description
Rectangular mat of two twill-plaiting, woven in a geometric pattern of bands of triangles in dark brown along most of the length. Panels of plain mat without pattern at both ends. Edges turned over and stitched. Rolled for storage and tied with string. [EH [OPS Move] 28/6/2017]
Geographical reference
Uganda
Africa > Eastern Africa > Uganda
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1939?, uncertain
Date collected
?By 1939
Acquisition information
Donated: Donated, uncertain Found unentered: 1945
Materials and processes
Material Plant Fibre, Process Twill, Process Plaited, Process Stitched, Process Basketry, Process Woven
Dimensions
Length: max 1280 mm approx
Object numbers
Accession number: 1945.11.125

Search terms: Furniture Dwelling, Basketry, Mat