Accession No
Z 13294 B
Description
A circular stake and strand basket with a wide mouth, flaring sides and flat base. The integrated rim is reinforced with two strips of cane. A band of thin fibres have been threaded through the walls; a handle of twisted fibres was attached at the side, now detached but present.
Place
Africa; West Africa; Nigeria; Edo State; Otuo [Otua]
Period
Source
Thomas, Northcote Whitridge [field collector]; Bevan, Anthony Ashley (Prof.) [monetary donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 13294 B; 1981 b [Thomas Coll. -1st Cat]; 2325 [Thomas Coll. label]
Cultural Affliation
Edo; Ghotuo
Material
Plant; Fibre
Local Term
Ugi
Measurements
550mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card: 'Two baskets. [in a differnt hand] A. Circular, open. B. Circular open. D. 55cm (max) H 24cm. 'Ugi''
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Related Documents)
See E 1910.118 and E 1913.3 records for further details about the Thomas Collection from Nigeria.
Event Date 7/5/2001
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
A circular stake and strand basket with a wide mouth, flaring sides and flat base. The integrated rim is reinforced with two strips of cane. Thin fibres have been threaded through the walls at various points; a handle of twisted fibres is attached at the side.
Event Date 13/4/2022
Author: Emily Shorter
FM:296258
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