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1940.7.0369

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

1940.7.0369

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Collection type: Object
Description: Lenticular shaped coiled basketry mat with "false" embroidery. The mat is patterned with concentric bands dyed 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
Person: Field collector Unknown Collector; PRM source The Council of Cheltenham Ladies College; PRM source Cheltenham Ladies College
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1940
Date collected: By 1940
Acquisition information: Loaned: 1940
Materials and processes: Process Basketry, Process Coiled, Process False-Embroidered
Dimensions: Height: max 15 mm, Length: max 395 mm, Width: max 175 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1940.7.0369

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