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Mat of river reeds - used generally as sleeping mat, also as curtain, etc.
Mat of river reeds - used generally as sleeping mat, also as curtain, etc.
Object Number 37-105-50/3126
Display Title Mat of river reeds - used generally as sleeping mat, also as curtain, etc.
Descriptions
Indigenous Term sango
Inventory Description Woven fiber mat, rectangular, woven with reeds, twisted cotton ties.
Classification
  • Mat
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Batswa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Portuguese East Africa: Inhambane, vicinity of
Materials Fiber, Wood, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 84 x 17 x 9.5 cm (33 1/16 x 6 11/16 x 3 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-105-50/3126

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