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1940.7.0368

Lenticular shaped coiled basketry mat with "false" embroidery. The mat is patterned with concentric bands dyed red and dark brown on a natural ground with arched voids. [CW [OPS Move] 13/12/2016]

1940.7.0368

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Collection type
Object
Description
Lenticular shaped coiled basketry mat with "false" embroidery. The mat is patterned with concentric bands dyed red and dark brown on a natural ground with arched voids. [CW [OPS Move] 13/12/2016]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Northern Nigeria
Cultural groups
Hausa
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1940
Date collected
By 1940
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1940
Materials and processes
Material Plant Fibre, Material Pigment, Process Basketry, Process Coiled, Process False-Embroidered
Dimensions
Width: max 175 mm, Length: max 395 mm, Height: max 15 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1940.7.0368

Search terms: Furniture Dwelling, Basketry, Mat

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