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2003.10.133

Beginnings of date basket braid

2003.10.133

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Collection type
Object
Description
Beginnings of date basket braid
Long description
Beginnings of a thin braid of natural palm leaves. Where the braid finishes, the unbraided leaves fan out. [RJ 17/3/2003]
Geographical reference
Oman
Asia > Western Asia > Oman
Musandam Al Khasab
Cultural groups
Shehhi
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Gigi Crocker Jones
PRM source Gigi Crocker Jones
Date / Period
Date made: Before 2003
Date collected
17 February 1987
Acquisition information
Donated: 2003
Materials and processes
Material Palm Leaf Plant, Process Braided, Process Basketry
Dimensions
Height: max 28 mm, Width: max 176 mm, Length: max 446 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2003.10.133 Other numbers: No field collector's number

Search terms: Basketry, Technique, Braid

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