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1920.100.257

Mat-work basket with red and natural strands forming a diamond pattern. The basket has two bound and plaited ties on each side, giving the sides structure. [CW [OPS Move] 17/11/2016]


1920.100.257

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Collection type
Object
Description
Mat-work basket with red and natural strands forming a diamond pattern. The basket has two bound and plaited ties on each side, giving the sides structure. [CW [OPS Move] 17/11/2016]
Geographical reference
Banks Islands
Person
Field collector Robert Henry Codrington
Field collector Melanesian Mission
PRM source Robert Henry Codrington
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1888
Date collected
By 1888
Acquisition information
Donated: 1920
Materials and processes
Material Plant Fibre, Process Basketry, Process Plaited
Dimensions
Height: max 160 mm, Width: max 390 mm, Length: max 480 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1920.100.257

Search terms: Basketry, Basket