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1942.13.908

Head ring for carrying burdens. Ring shaped pad made from dried palm leaves. [CW [OPS Move] 22/2/2017]

1942.13.908

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Collection type
Object
Description
Head ring for carrying burdens. Ring shaped pad made from dried palm leaves. [CW [OPS Move] 22/2/2017]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1942
Date collected
By 1942
Acquisition information
Donated: 1942
Materials and processes
Material Palm Leaf Plant, Process Basketry
Dimensions
Diameter: max 193 mm, Height: max 64 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.13.908 Other numbers: 121053

Search terms: Transport and Travel, Basketry, Carrying Device, Basket

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