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2003.10.85.2

Braid for food mat. [ASh [OPS move] 28/10/2016]

2003.10.85.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Braid for food mat. [ASh [OPS move] 28/10/2016]
Long description
Braid for food mat. Braid of undyed date palm leaf with intermittent chevron patterns in two shades of purple and green dyed date palm leaf. One unfinished and one finished end, which is set at a right angle. [ASh [OPS move] 28/10/2016]
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: Before 2003
Date collected
March 1987
Acquisition information
Donated: 2003
Materials and processes
Material Palm Leaf Plant, Material Pigment, Process Braided, Process Dyed
Dimensions
Width: max 280 mm, Length: max 900 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2003.10.85.2 Other numbers: Field collector's catalogue number: Basketry 143
Research and responses

More information on the braiding of date palm leaves - see record 2003.10.8

More information on food mats - see record 2003.10.8 [RJ 21/1/2003]

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

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