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2004.209.2

Roller of plaited plant fibre: for impressing designs on pottery. [L.Ph 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 18/11/2004]

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2004.209.2

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Collection type: Object
Description: Roller of plaited plant fibre: for impressing designs on pottery. [L.Ph 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 18/11/2004]
Geographical reference: Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria; Katsina
Cultural groups: Hausa
Person: Field collector Henry Balfour; PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1930
Date collected: July - September 1930
Acquisition information: Donated: 1930 Found unentered: 2004
Materials and processes: Material Plant Leaf, Process Plaited
Dimensions: Length: max 92 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 2004.209.2

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