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1899.62.555

Circular piece of matwork, woven from strips of plant fibre. The weave structure gives the impression of roulette curves. [BS [OPS Move] 28/6/2017]

1899.62.555

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Collection type
Object
Description
Circular piece of matwork, woven from strips of plant fibre. The weave structure gives the impression of roulette curves. [BS [OPS Move] 28/6/2017]
Geographical reference
Samoa
Oceania > Polynesia > Samoa
Person
Field collector H.A. Tufnell
Field collector Henry Archibald Tufnell
Field collector Sir William MacGregor
PRM source Henry Anson
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1899
Date collected
By 1899
Acquisition information
Donated: 1899.
Materials and processes
Material Plant Fibre, Process Woven, Process Twill, Process Basketry
Dimensions
Diameter: max 330 mm, Depth: max 2 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1899.62.555

Search terms: Furniture Dwelling, Basketry, Basket, Mat, Food Accessory

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