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1923.56.9

Model of a hide covered coracle. [SM (Verve) 13/03/2013]

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1923.56.9

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Collection type
Object
Description
Model of a hide covered coracle. [SM (Verve) 13/03/2013]
Long description
Model of a hide covered coracle. The hide is stretched over a cane frame and stitched on around the edge. [SM (Verve) 13/03/2013]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Tamil Nadu Karnataka Cauvery River
Person
Field collector James Hornell
PRM source James Hornell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1923
Date collected
before end 1923
Acquisition information
Donated: 1923
Materials and processes
Material Animal Hide Skin, Material Cane Plant, Process Perforated, Process Bent, Process Stitched, Process Stretched, Process Wicker Woven
Dimensions
Length: max 435 mm, Width: max 420 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.56.9

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