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Small basket made of vine filler rings and woven with palmetto
Small basket made of vine filler rings and woven with palmetto
Object Number 47-44-50/6137
Display Title Small basket made of vine filler rings and woven with palmetto
Descriptions
Object Description Small basket made of vine filler rings and woven with palmetto, has long braided handle.
Inventory Description Basket, woven and coiled vegetable fiber, dark brown, with braided strap handle
Classification
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Inhambane
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Portuguese East Africa: Inhambane, vicinity of
Materials Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 15.8 x 17.5 x 17.8 cm (6 1/4 x 6 7/8 x 7 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-44-50/6137

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