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1978.11.2

Palm mat; twill woven mat curled at two edges. [MOBB [OPS move] 13/12/2016]

1978.11.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Palm mat; twill woven mat curled at two edges. [MOBB [OPS move] 13/12/2016]
Long description
Palm mat; twill woven mat curled at two edges. One curled edge, which is shorter has a plaited rim and the opposited edge is reinforced with two strips of cane/reed/wood. [MOBB [OPS move] 13/12/2016]
Geographical reference
Brazil
Latin America and the Caribbean > South America > Brazil
Central West Brazil Matto Grosso Rio das Mortes Region
Cultural groups
Xavante
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1958
Date collected
1958
Acquisition information
Donated: 1978
Materials and processes
Material Palm Leaf Plant, Material String, Process Twill Woven, Process Tied, Process Basketry, Process Plaited
Dimensions
Height: max 132 mm, Length: max 558 mm, Width: max 440 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1978.11.2 Other numbers: 31

Search terms: Furniture Dwelling, Fire, Food and Drink, Fan, Basketry, Mat, Fire Accessory, Food Accessory

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