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1936.16.54.1

One of two pieces of wood to hold mat whilst making it. The piece of wood is rectangular. For the other piece see [1936.16.54 .2]. [MJD 17/6/2010]

1936.16.54.1

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Collection type: Object
Description: One of two pieces of wood to hold mat whilst making it. The piece of wood is rectangular. For the other piece see [1936.16.54 .2]. [MJD 17/6/2010]
Geographical reference: Somalia
Africa > Eastern Africa > Somalia
Person: Field collector Diana Powell-Cotton; PRM source Diana Powell-Cotton
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1935
Date collected: 1934 - 1935
Acquisition information: Donated: 1936
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions: Depth: max 14 mm, Width: max 37 mm, Length: max 362 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1936.16.54.1 Other numbers: 1348

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