Grass skirt, length 70 cm.

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Object Number 976-31-50/11972

Display Title Grass skirt, length 70 cm.

Descriptions

Inventory Description Apron, finely twisted veg fiber fringe, ends frayed, on veg fiber ties, buff

Classification

Apron

Department Ethnographic

Date 20th century

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa

Materials Vegetable fiber

Dimensions Overall: 55 x 38.5 x 0.8 cm (21 5/8 x 15 3/16 x 5/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 976-31-50/11972

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