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1921.9.69

Basket frame for fumigating bark cloth. [MJD 24/6/2010]


1921.9.69

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Collection type
Object
Description
Basket frame for fumigating bark cloth. [MJD 24/6/2010]
Long description
Basket frame for fumigating bark cloth. The basket is conical with bands of woven plant fibre and open bands. [MJD 24/6/2010]
Geographical reference
Western Region [Hoima, Kibale, Masindi districts] / Bunyoro-Kitara
Cultural groups
Nyoro
Nkole
Hima
Bahuma
Person
Field collector John Roscoe
Field collector Mackie Ethnological Expedition
PRM source John Roscoe
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1920
Date collected
circa 1919
Acquisition information
Donated: 1921
Materials and processes
Material Plant Fibre, Process Wicker Woven, Process Basketry
Dimensions
Height: max 360 mm, Diameter: max 430 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1921.9.69
Research and responses

Rev. John Roscoe The Soul of Central Africa, A General Account of The Mackie Ethnological Expedition, London 1922. Balfour Library Reference : Africa 8

Also: Roscoe The Northern Bantu, Cambridge 1915. Balfour Library Africa 8

Search terms: Basketry, Barkcloth, Textile, Tool, Basket