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Matting water jar cover
Object Number 32-61-50/B5202
Display Title Matting water jar cover
Descriptions
Inventory Description Basketry lid, cylindrical with squared top, strands from each corner form handle
Classification
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Merina
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Madagascar
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 21.5 x 34.5 x 39 cm (8 7/16 x 13 9/16 x 15 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 32-61-50/B5202; 184727

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