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1931.87.155.2

Conical lid of wicker woven basketry for use with basket [1931.87.155 .1]. [MOBB [OPS move] 26/7/2017]

1931.87.155.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Conical lid of wicker woven basketry for use with basket [1931.87.155 .1]. [MOBB [OPS move] 26/7/2017]
Long description
Conical lid of wicker woven basketry comprised of two layers of woven material. There are remnants of pandanus leaves between the two layers of weaving, although they do not fill the area. The rim is reinforced with an external frame of bent cane or bamboo which has been tied to the basket. There are two flexible handles of wound split cane. There is also a smaller handle attached to the rim. A loop of twisted rope has been tied to one of the flexible handles. Used with basket [1931.87.155. 1]. [MOBB [OPS move] 26/7/2017]
Cultural groups
Garo
Person
Field collector George David Walker
PRM source George David Walker
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Donated: 1931
Materials and processes
Material Cane Plant, Material Pandanus Plant, Material Bamboo Plant, Process Basketry, Process Wicker Woven, Process Wound
Dimensions
Diameter: max 586 mm, Height: max 490 mm, Width: max 618 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1931.87.155.2 Other numbers: 49

Search terms: Basketry, Transport and Travel, Lid, Carrying Device

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