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1942.13.923

Rattan basketry trap for catching ?porcupines. [SM 04/12/2007]

1942.13.923

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Collection type
Object
Description
Rattan basketry trap for catching ?porcupines. [SM 04/12/2007]
Long description
Rattan basketry trap for catching ?porcupines. The trap has one closed end and one open end. It is roughly tubular in shape and slightly expanded at the open end. [SM 04/12/2007]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1930
Date collected
October 1930
Acquisition information
Donated: 1942
Materials and processes
Material Rattan Fibre Plant, Process Basketry
Dimensions
Width: max 145 mm, Length: max 450 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.13.923 Other numbers: 100082 D13

Search terms: Basketry, Weapon, Hunting, Trap, Hunting accessory

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