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1940.7.0317

Mat of coiled basketwork in black, orange and natural. Diamond shaped patterns around the middle section. [RM [OPS move] 13/12/2016].

1940.7.0317

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Collection type
Object
Description
Mat of coiled basketwork in black, orange and natural. Diamond shaped patterns around the middle section. [RM [OPS move] 13/12/2016].
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Northern Nigeria
Cultural groups
Hausa
Person
Field collector Samuel Peach Powell
PRM source Samuel Peach Powell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1940
Date collected
By 1940
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1940
Materials and processes
Material Pigment, Material Plant Fibre, Process Coiled, Process Basketry, Process Dyed
Dimensions
Diameter: max 384 mm, Height: max 9 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1940.7.0317

Search terms: Furniture Dwelling, Basketry, Clothing, Mat, Basket

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