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1992.21.13

Flattened circular coiled basketry cover for a calabash with a small circular piece of dyed leather in the centre. The rim is bound with leather stitching. The cover is patterned with a geometric design of lozenges, triangles and concentric bands dyed purple and green on a natural ground. [CW [OPS move] 8/12/2016]

1992.21.13

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Collection type
Object
Description
Flattened circular coiled basketry cover for a calabash with a small circular piece of dyed leather in the centre. The rim is bound with leather stitching. The cover is patterned with a geometric design of lozenges, triangles and concentric bands dyed purple and green on a natural ground. [CW [OPS move] 8/12/2016]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Northern Nigeria Adamawa
Cultural groups
Fulani
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1950
Date collected
1950 - 1965
Acquisition information
Donated: 08/1992
Materials and processes
Material Animal Leather Skin, Material Plant Fibre, Process Coiled, Process Basketry
Dimensions
Height: max 45 mm, Diameter: max 420 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1992.21.13

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

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