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1958.3.42.2

Rectangular basket box lid. For the basketry base please refer to 1958.3.42 .1 [BH [OPS Move] 18/11/2016]


1958.3.42.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Rectangular basket box lid. For the basketry base please refer to 1958.3.42 .1 [BH [OPS Move] 18/11/2016]
Long description
Rectangular basket box lid. The exterior is woven with a pale plant fibre and decorated with dyed geometric scroll and lined design. The Interior is woven with a darker plant fibre similar to to .1. In between the two different weave types there is a lining of newspaper. Along the rim is a band of cane which has been stitched into the basketry with string. For the basketry base please refer to 1958.3.42 .1 [BH [OPS Move] 18/11/2016]
Geographical reference
Mazaruni River near Kataima Village
Cultural groups
Akawaio
Person
Field collector Audrey Butt Colson
PRM source Audrey Butt Colson
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1957
Date collected
1957
Acquisition information
Donated: 1958
Materials and processes
Material Plant Fibre, Material Paper Plant, Material Pigment, Process Basketry, Process Recycled
Dimensions
Height: max 122 mm, Width 159 mm, Length: max 246 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1958.3.42.2

Search terms: Basketry, Lid