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1884.87.2

Accordion-pleated red palm-leaf pad (with brass anchor-button), on a belt of stiff black coiled wire-like hairs (elephant or giraffe) [AF [OPS move] 22/8/2017]

1884.87.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Accordion-pleated red palm-leaf pad (with brass anchor-button), on a belt of stiff black coiled wire-like hairs (elephant or giraffe) [AF [OPS move] 22/8/2017]
Geographical reference
Gabon
Africa > Central Africa > Gabon
Cultural groups
Fang
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1874
Date collected
Prior to 1874
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Palm Leaf Plant, Material Brass Metal, Material Giraffe Hair Animal, Material Elephant Hair Animal, Process Coiled, Process Basketry
Dimensions
Length: max 846 mm, Width: max 231 mm, Depth: max 20 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.87.2

Search terms: Clothing, Basketry, Ornament, Belt, Skirt, Groin-cover, Waist Ornament, Button

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