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1964.2.45

Square basketry tray, with a loose weave on the walls and a cord of stitched string attaching the sides to the base, which is decorated with geometric shapes. [BH [OPS move] 17/11/2016]

1964.2.45

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Collection type
Object
Description
Square basketry tray, with a loose weave on the walls and a cord of stitched string attaching the sides to the base, which is decorated with geometric shapes. [BH [OPS move] 17/11/2016]
Cultural groups
Wayana
Person
Maker Kassili
Field collector Audrey Butt Colson
PRM source Audrey Butt Colson
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1963
Date collected
April - October 1963
Acquisition information
Donated: 1964
Materials and processes
Material Plant Fibre, Material String, Process Basketry, Process Stitched
Dimensions
Height: max 100 mm, Length: max 335 mm, Width: max 327 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1964.2.45

Search terms: Basketry, Food and Drink, Vessel, Basket, Cassava Accessory, Food Accessory

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