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1942.13.1510

Waist ornament. Apron of twisted fibre strings, with plaited middle section (currently folded) and fringe ends. [BS [OPS move] 12/12/2016]

1942.13.1510

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Collection type
Object
Description
Waist ornament. Apron of twisted fibre strings, with plaited middle section (currently folded) and fringe ends. [BS [OPS move] 12/12/2016]
Geographical reference
Cameroon
Africa > Central Africa > Cameroon
Bamenda
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1942
Date collected
By 1942
Acquisition information
Donated: 1942
Materials and processes
Material String, Material Plant Fibre, Process Plaited, Process Basketry
Dimensions
Depth: max 38 mm folded, Width: max 165 mm folded, Length: max 249 mm folded
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.13.1510 Other numbers: 56

Search terms: Ornament, Clothing, Basketry, Waist Ornament, Apron, Groin-cover

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