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Two sections of a large mat of woven strips of yellow and black strips
Two sections of a large mat of woven strips of yellow and black strips
Object Number 46-78-50/6056
Display Title Two sections of a large mat of woven strips of yellow and black strips
Descriptions
Object Description Two sections of a large mat of woven strips of yellow and black strips of cane. Designs and part of a figure on it.
Inventory Description Woven textile, matting, dark brown and natural, in geometric pattern, cracking
Classification
  • Woven
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bakongo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Congo
Materials Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 42.5 x 13 cm (16 3/4 x 5 1/8 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 46-78-50/6056
Provenance
Owner William T. Shepherd (12/19/1900)
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (12/19/1900 - 1916)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (1916 - 11/27/1946)

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