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Head protector, circular cushion of black and white fibre with two rope handles
Head protector, circular cushion of black and white fibre with two rope handles
Object Number 39-39-50/4017
Display Title Head protector, circular cushion of black and white fibre with two rope handles
Descriptions
Indigenous Term ngata
Object Description Head protector, circular cushion of black and white fibre with two rope handles (ngata)
Inventory Description Tool, head protector, ring-shaped, wrapped fiber, 3 tone, fiber loop handles
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Banyaruanda
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda
Additional Geographic Terms Uganda, Southwest: Kigezi District: Nyakabande; Lake Mutanda, near
Materials Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 7 x 19.8 x 19 cm (2 3/4 x 7 13/16 x 7 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-39-50/4017

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