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1972.14.29

Carrying basket of open work basketry. With wooden sticks running along the length for reinforcement. A large band of plant fibre used as a handle. [BH [OPS Move] 25/11/2016]

1972.14.29

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Collection type
Object
Description
Carrying basket of open work basketry. With wooden sticks running along the length for reinforcement. A large band of plant fibre used as a handle. [BH [OPS Move] 25/11/2016]
Cultural groups
Carib
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1971
Date collected
1971
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1972 Found unentered: 31/01/2002
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Plant Fibre, Process Basketry
Dimensions
Height: max 296 mm, Width: max 324 mm, Length: max 550 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1972.14.29

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

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