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1925.21.16

Twillwork mat. [BS [OPS Move] 28/6/2017]

1925.21.16

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Collection type
Object
Description
Twillwork mat. [BS [OPS Move] 28/6/2017]
Long description
Twillwork mat. Repeat design of concentric latitudinal rectangles in light and dark plant fibre. The corners of the mat are flattened. [BS [OPS Move] 28/6/2017]
Geographical reference
Ecuador
Latin America and the Caribbean > South America > Ecuador
Cayapas River
Cultural groups
Chachi
Person
Field collector Ronald Hawkesby Thomas
PRM source Ronald Hawkesby Thomas
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1924, uncertain Date made: 1925, uncertain
Date collected
1924 - 1925
Acquisition information
Donated: 1925
Materials and processes
Material Plant Fibre, Process Twill Woven, Process Basketry
Dimensions
Width: max 660 mm, Length: max 1055 mm, Depth: max 10 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1925.21.16

Search terms: Furniture Dwelling, Basketry, Mat

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