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Sleeping mat of woven grass, 6' x 2.5', alternating pink and white stripes (mkek
Sleeping mat of woven grass, 6' x 2.5', alternating pink and white stripes (mkek
Object Number 39-39-50/3668
Display Title Sleeping mat of woven grass, 6' x 2.5', alternating pink and white stripes (mkek
Descriptions
Indigenous Term mkeka
Object Description Sleeping mat of woven grass, 6' x 2.5', alternating pink and white stripes (mkeka)
Inventory Description Mat, alternating pink and natural stripes
Classification
  • Mat
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bwamba
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda
Materials Fiber , Dye
Dimensions Overall: 182.88 x 76.2 cm (72 x 30 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-39-50/3668

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