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1973.14.101.33

Loom seat, formed of rectangular pieces of banana leaf tied at one end with strips of banana leaf. For the other components of associated loom see [1973.14.101 .1 - .43]. [EH [OPS Move] 8/6/2017]

1973.14.101.33

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Collection type
Object
Description
Loom seat, formed of rectangular pieces of banana leaf tied at one end with strips of banana leaf. For the other components of associated loom see [1973.14.101 .1 - .43]. [EH [OPS Move] 8/6/2017]
Geographical reference
Ethiopia
Africa > Eastern Africa > Ethiopia
Sidamo Near Sodo North West of Lake Abaya
Cultural groups
Wolaytta
Person
Field collector Jean Brown Sassoon
PRM source Jean Brown Sassoon
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1971
Date collected
1971
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1971
Materials and processes
Material Banana Leaf Plant, Process Tied
Dimensions
Depth: max 105 mm, Width: max 290 mm, Length: max 1050 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1973.14.101.33 Other numbers: W15

Search terms: Textile, Status, Furniture Dwelling, Loom Part, Chair