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Large mat of palmetto with brown geometric designs
Large mat of palmetto with brown geometric designs
Object Number 47-44-50/6144
Display Title Large mat of palmetto with brown geometric designs
Descriptions
Inventory Description Mat, woven fiber, rectangular, brown linear design, folded and sewn edges
Classification
  • Mat
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Inhambane
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Mozambique
Additional Geographic Terms Portuguese East Africa: Inhambane, vicinity of
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 132 x 34 x 19.5 cm (51 15/16 x 13 3/8 x 7 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-44-50/6144, 6-Sango / Milala Mats

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