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Reed mat - general utility and for sleeping
Reed mat - general utility and for sleeping
Object Number 36-56-50/1474.1
Display Title Reed mat - general utility and for sleeping
Descriptions
Inventory Description Mat, reed pieces sewn together with bark strips, geometric design
Classification
  • Mat
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Barotse
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Zambia
Materials Fiber , Bark , Reed
Dimensions Overall: 119 x 1.4 cm (46 7/8 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-56-50/1474.1

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Reed mat - general utility and for sleeping
36-56-50/1474 Reed mat - general utility and for sleeping
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Africa
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