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1972.1.1.1

Globular shaped checker woven basket with oval shaped cane bound mouth. For the lid belonging to this basket see 1972.1.1 .2. [CW [OPS Move] 2/12/2016]


1972.1.1.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Globular shaped checker woven basket with oval shaped cane bound mouth. For the lid belonging to this basket see 1972.1.1 .2. [CW [OPS Move] 2/12/2016]
Long description
Chequer woven basket [.1] and lid [.2]. The lid is chequer woven and tapers to a point at the centre. [MJD 17/6/2010]
Geographical reference
Cultural groups
Kiga
Person
Field collector Mrs C. Pellet
PRM source Mrs C. Pellet
PRM source Eileen Torr
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1952
Date collected
circa February 1952
Acquisition information
Donated: 1972
Materials and processes
Material Cane Plant, Material Bamboo Plant, Material Papyrus Plant, Process Basketry, Process Chequer Woven
Dimensions
Height: max 295 mm, Diameter: max 250 mm, Diameter: max 250 mm total, Height: max 475 mm total
Object numbers
Accession number: 1972.1.1.1

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