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Small palmetto covered bag made in all sizes by men
Small palmetto covered bag made in all sizes by men
Object Number 47-44-50/6132
Display Title Small palmetto covered bag made in all sizes by men
Descriptions
Inventory Description Bag, basketry, braided handle, lid of bag slides on handle, slightly worn
Classification
  • Bag
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Inhambane
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Portuguese East Africa: Inhambane, vicinity of
Materials Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 32.6 x 20.8 x 2.9 cm (12 13/16 x 8 3/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-44-50/6132

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