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1939.7.72

Circular wicker woven basketry plate for decorating houses. The plate is patterned with a central zigzag design dyed black. [CW [OPS Move] 13/12/2016]

1939.7.72

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Collection type
Object
Description
Circular wicker woven basketry plate for decorating houses. The plate is patterned with a central zigzag design dyed black. [CW [OPS Move] 13/12/2016]
Geographical reference
Uganda
Africa > Eastern Africa > Uganda
Kigezi near Rwandan border
Cultural groups
Nkole
Hima
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1939
Date collected
By 1939
Acquisition information
Donated: 1939
Materials and processes
Material Papyrus Plant, Process Basketry
Dimensions
Diameter: max 122 mm, Height: max 18 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1939.7.72

Search terms: Basketry, Furniture Dwelling, Basket, House-ornament

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