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1904.54.57

Two coiled basketry trays, joined with a leather strap. [MJD 10/6/2010]

1904.54.57

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Collection type
Object
Description
Two coiled basketry trays, joined with a leather strap. [MJD 10/6/2010]
Long description
Two coiled basketry trays, joined with a leather strap. The trays have leather patches in the centre, around the edge and on the bottom. [MJD 10/6/2010]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Kano
Person
Field collector E.F. Martin
PRM source E.F. Martin
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1904
Date collected
Before 1904
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1904
Materials and processes
Material Grass Fibre Plant, Material Animal Leather Skin, Material Pigment, Process Basketry, Process Coiled, Process Stitched, Process Painted
Dimensions
Diameter: max 176 mm, Height: max 52 mm, Length: max 772 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1904.54.57

Search terms: Basketry, Vessel, Tray, Basket

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