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1930.62.20.1

Native diviner's basket made of plant fibre. Rectangular in shape, with lid attached by two loops. There is a handle on top and one on one side. There are three fastening loops on one side. [AF [OPS Move] 27/4/2017]

1930.62.20.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Native diviner's basket made of plant fibre. Rectangular in shape, with lid attached by two loops. There is a handle on top and one on one side. There are three fastening loops on one side. [AF [OPS Move] 27/4/2017]
Geographical reference
Mozambique
Africa > Eastern Africa > Mozambique
Inhambane
Person
Field collector D.F. Stowell
PRM source D.F. Stowell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1930
Date collected
By 1930
Acquisition information
Donated: 1930
Materials and processes
Process Basketry
Dimensions
Height: max 195 mm, Length x Width: max 462 x 325 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1930.62.20.1

Search terms: Divination Religion, Basketry, Divination Accessory, Basket

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