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1923.45.5.2

Fringe of black bast which has become separated from headdress [1923.45.5 .1]. [JP 5/12/2001]

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1923.45.5.2

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Collection type: Object
Description: Fringe of black bast which has become separated from headdress [1923.45.5 .1]. [JP 5/12/2001]
Geographical reference: Gambia
Africa > Western Africa > Gambia; Niumi
Cultural groups: Mandinka
Person: Field collector Emilius Hopkinson; PRM source Emilius Hopkinson
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1923
Date collected: By end 1923
Acquisition information: Donated: 1923
Materials and processes: Material Animal Leather Skin, Material Cowrie Shell, Material Bast Fibre Bark Plant
Dimensions: Length x Width: max 285 x 21 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1923.45.5.2

Search terms: Clothing Headgear, Ornament, Religion, Ritual and Ceremonial, Status, Headdress