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Base for "masobi": table for eating (masoobi). term from amhara, as is concept
Base for "masobi": table for eating (masoobi). term from amhara, as is concept
Object Number 973-42-50/11692
Display Title Base for "masobi": table for eating (masoobi). term from amhara, as is concept
Descriptions
Object Description Base for "masobi": table for eating (masoobi). term from amhara, as is concept of weaving. Traditionally the Oromas used handhewn wood tables for eating, but these woven tables became fashionable from use in towns, and among government officials. Seen commonly at this period in the Oromo countryside. 16" x 20" dia. Unbleached straw and multi-color rims. Amharas make brightly colored and patterned masoobis (up to $80.00 each and more) but in Galla country, where "Migira" (reeds) are plentiful, labor cheap, these cost only about $8.00
Inventory Description Basketry table, woven vegetable fiber, wide base, tray top slanted, purp/pk rim
Classification
  • Table
Department Ethnographic
Date 1972
Culture
  • Machagalla
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ethiopia / Northern Wallega
Additional Geographic Terms Lemu; Gidda Kiramu; Hero Guduru; Awaraja
Materials Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 41 x 52 x 51.5 cm (16 1/8 x 20 1/2 x 20 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-42-50/11692

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