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2003.10.83.1

Braid for food cover. Braid of undyed date palm leaf with two parallel stripes of purple and green dyed date palm leaves. Unfinished end. [RJ 21/2/2003]

2003.10.83.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Braid for food cover. Braid of undyed date palm leaf with two parallel stripes of purple and green dyed date palm leaves. Unfinished end. [RJ 21/2/2003]
Long description
Braid of undyed date palm leaf with two parallel stripes of purple and green dyed date palm leaves. Unfinished end. [RJ 21/2/2003]
Geographical reference
Oman
Asia > Western Asia > Oman
Musandam Al Khasab
Cultural groups
Kumzari
Person
Maker Fatma
Field collector Gigi Crocker Jones
PRM source Gigi Crocker Jones
Date / Period
Date made: 02/1987
Date collected
February 1987
Acquisition information
Donated: 2003
Materials and processes
Material Palm Leaf Plant, Material Pigment, Process Braided, Process Dyed
Dimensions
Width: max 230 mm, Length: max 935 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2003.10.83.1 Other numbers: Field collector's catalogue number: Basketry 141

Search terms: Cordage, Food and Drink, Furniture Dwelling, Technique, Braid, Food Accessory, Cord

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