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1953.8.5

Fringe of palm-leaf strips, possibly for waist. [FB 29/01/2015]

1953.8.5

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Collection type
Object
Description
Fringe of palm-leaf strips, possibly for waist. [FB 29/01/2015]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Plateau State
Cultural groups
Mada
Mama
Person
Field collector B.J. Money
PRM source B.J. Money
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1938
Date collected
By 1938
Acquisition information
Donated: 02/1938 Found unentered: 08/1953
Materials and processes
Material Palm Leaf Plant, Process Tied
Dimensions
Length: max 340 mm, Depth: max 45 mm, Width: max 1040 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1953.8.5

Search terms: Ornament, Dance, Ritual and Ceremonial, Religion, Waist Ornament

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