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Small marsh grass basket made by the men of the tonga fishing people
Small marsh grass basket made by the men of the tonga fishing people
Object Number 47-44-50/6150
Display Title Small marsh grass basket made by the men of the tonga fishing people
Descriptions
Inventory Description Basketry bag, vertical reed woven with veg fiber, rectang/flat, braided rim, ha
Classification
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Inhambane
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Mozambique
Additional Geographic Terms Portuguese East Africa: Inhambane, vicinity of
Materials Reed, Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 45.8 x 26.7 x 1.2 cm (18 1/16 x 10 1/2 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-44-50/6150

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