Skip to main content
"Gagaro": a kind of rope made from bark fibers of a low tree abundant on hills
"Gagaro": a kind of rope made from bark fibers of a low tree abundant on hills
Object Number 973-42-50/11745
Display Title "Gagaro": a kind of rope made from bark fibers of a low tree abundant on hills
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Gagaro
Object Description "Gagaro": a kind of rope made from bark fibers of a low tree abundant on hills of Horo Guduru. Primarily dry season rope, though rot resistent, even in rain. Every man/boy prepares for own use
Inventory Description Rope, twisted fiber, wrapped in bundle
Classification
  • Ropes
Department Ethnographic
Date 1972-1973
Culture
  • Machagalla
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ethiopia / Northern Wallega
Additional Geographic Terms Horo-Guduru; Lemu; Gidda-Kiramu
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 46 x 7.8 x 6.9 cm (18 1/8 x 3 1/16 x 2 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.