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Woven bridal mat
Object Number 976-2-50/11936
Display Title Woven bridal mat
Descriptions
Object Description Woven bridal bed, vegetable fiber mat; natural, black, and purple (with small area of red) diamond designs. Two black stripes lengthwise about 20 cm. from edges and on edges. Back is covered with unfinished ends, perhaps for padding.
Inventory Description Mat, woven vegetable fiber, brn and buff geo design, in plastic bag.
Classification
  • Mat
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Afar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ethiopia / <State> / <County> / Thio
Additional Geographic Terms Ethiopia, northeast
Materials Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 114 x 22 x 34.5 cm (44 7/8 x 8 11/16 x 13 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 976-2-50/11936
Provenance
Provenance Fitarari Yasin Mahamouda (4/68)
Collector Robert G. Gardner (4/68 - 1/76)
Donor Robert G. Gardner (4/68 - 1/76)

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