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1992.21.11

Flat circular twined basketry cover for a calabash, to keep flies off milk. Concentric bands of black, brown and natural, decorated with triangles of stitching.

1992.21.11

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Collection type
Object
Description
Flat circular twined basketry cover for a calabash, to keep flies off milk. Concentric bands of black, brown and natural, decorated with triangles of stitching.
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Northern Nigeria Adamawa
Cultural groups
Fulani
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1950
Date collected
1950 - 1960
Acquisition information
Donated: 08/1992
Materials and processes
Material Plant Fibre, Process Twined Woven, Process Basketry
Dimensions
Height: max 11 mm, Diameter: max 276 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1992.21.11

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

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