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1931.75.7

Rectangular mat. [BS [OPS Move] 23/6/2017]

1931.75.7

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Collection type
Object
Description
Rectangular mat. [BS [OPS Move] 23/6/2017]
Long description
Rectangular mat. Central design of elongated zigzags in black fibre on a ground of black and undyed weave, there are three longitudinal bands of purple along the length with fringes at each short end. [BS [OPS Move] 23/6/2017]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Benue
Cultural groups
Tiv
Person
Field collector Kenyon Dewar
PRM source Kenyon Dewar
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1931
Materials and processes
Material Plant Fibre Textile, Material Pigment, Process Woven, Process Basketry, Process Dyed
Dimensions
Width: max 240 mm, Depth: max 3 mm, Length: max 545 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1931.75.7

Search terms: Furniture Dwelling, Basketry, Mat