basket
- Museum number
- Oc1980,Q.1127
- Description
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Rectangular basket (kalo alu) of firm construction with flat base. The foundation is a cane like material arranged horizontally. Over this is a fibre covering woven in a pattern of alternating dark brown and mid brown triangles on the long sides. The external base and the ends have applied designs in sinnet cord, including plant motifs. It has a plaited sinnet cord handle.
- Production date
- 18thC (?)
- Dimensions
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Height: 22 centimetres
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Width: 54.50 centimetres
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Depth: 16 centimetres
- Curator's comments
- Similar to Oc1977,Q.7
- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition notes
- Acquisition details unknown.
- Department
- Africa, Oceania and the Americas
- Registration number
- Oc1980,Q.1127