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1918.9.11

Circular saucer-like basket. Rim of brown and black, with a red-brown centre and pattern. External side is faded and appears to be more natural and light-brown in colour.

1918.9.11

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Collection type
Object
Description
Circular saucer-like basket. Rim of brown and black, with a red-brown centre and pattern. External side is faded and appears to be more natural and light-brown in colour.
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Cultural groups
Hausa
Nupe
Person
Field collector Henry Noel Kempthorne
PRM source Henry Noel Kempthorne
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1918
Date collected
By 1918
Acquisition information
Donated: 03/1918
Materials and processes
Material Plant Fibre, Process Coiled, Process Basketry
Dimensions
Diameter: max 178 mm, Height: max 37 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1918.9.11

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