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1942.13.931

Twined basket, oval shaped made of rigid bamboo strips as warps and flexible cane strips as wefts. The rim is formed by two bent sticks, with cross-lashing forming a handle. [CW [OPS move] 16/12/2016]

1942.13.931

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Collection type
Object
Description
Twined basket, oval shaped made of rigid bamboo strips as warps and flexible cane strips as wefts. The rim is formed by two bent sticks, with cross-lashing forming a handle. [CW [OPS move] 16/12/2016]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Cross Rivers State
Cultural groups
Ibibio
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1942
Date collected
By 1942
Acquisition information
Donated: 1942
Materials and processes
Material Cane Plant, Material Bamboo Plant, Process Basketry, Process Wicker Woven
Dimensions
Height: max 394 mm, Width: max 234 mm, Length: max 640 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.13.931

Search terms: Basketry, Fishing, Basket, Fishing Accessory

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