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Large basketry plate, wicker weave, oval shape, coiled rim, stripes of cerise, o
Large basketry plate, wicker weave, oval shape, coiled rim, stripes of cerise, o
Object Number 39-39-50/3739
Display Title Large basketry plate, wicker weave, oval shape, coiled rim, stripes of cerise, o
Descriptions
Indigenous Term lugali
Object Description Large basketry plate, wicker weave, oval shape, coiled rim, stripes of cerise, olive green and lavender (lugali)
Inventory Description Basketry tray, woven split reed, oval, red/natural stripes, wrapped rim, loop
Classification
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bwamba
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda
Additional Geographic Terms Bundibugyo; Fort Portal, 40 miles west of
Materials Reed
Dimensions Overall: 58.2 x 46.5 x 6 cm (22 15/16 x 18 5/16 x 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-39-50/3739

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