Accession No
1948.2295 B
Description
Basketry quiver made from a foundation of split cane wrapped round with reed which is sewn into position and to the cane uprights. Cylindrical and narrow. Decorated with dark and natural bands with running vertical zigzags formed of the stitching.
Place
Africa; Central Africa; Rwanda
Period
Source
Guillebaud, Margaret Lindesay Gamul (Mrs) [donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1948.2295 B
Cultural Affliation
Material
Plant; Cane; Fibre
Local Term
Measurements
345mm
Events
Context (Acquisition Details)
(female donor): Mrs M. Guilleband
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Description for 1948.2295 A-B: 'Two basket work quivers; cylindrical with flat bases. Made from a foundation of split cane wrapped round with reed which is sewn into position and to the cane uprights, these stitches only, appearing on the inside.
A: Long, in stripes of brown and natural the stitching in oblique lines.
B: Small, and very fine regular work. Also in dark brown stripes, with tiny zig-zag stitching.'
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Basketry quiver made from a foundation of split cane wrapped round with reed which is sewn into position and to the cane uprights. Cylindrical and narrow. Decorated with dark and natural bands with running vertical zigzags formed of the stitching.
Event Date 15/11/2022
Author: Lily Stancliffe
FM:300188
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