Accession No
MN0346
Description
Khanga. Printed blue and yellow khanga, with designs of black discs filled with yellow and blue hearts and blue circles with serrated edges. Sides printed with a white band and cut serrated edges. Text reads 'MPENZI NWEMA HUONYESHA HURUMAC' (A good partner shows compassion). Printed at the base with 'LAKHANI TANZANIA PRINTED KHANGA DES NO. :1542'.
Place
Africa; East Africa; Tanzania
Period
21st century
Source
Hand, Rachel [collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
MN0346
Cultural Affliation
Material
Cotton; pigment
Local Term
Khanga
Measurements
1070mm x 1560mm
Events
Context (Production / use)
Offered as a donation and can be used in teaching or as props
Event Date 6/5/2025
Author: Rachel Hand
Context (Field collection)
Purchased at Peterborough Antique fair Easter c.2018, for £4
Event Date 6/5/2025
Author: Rachel Hand
Description (Physical description)
Khanga. Printed blue and yellow khanga, with designs of black discs filled with yellow and blue hearts and blue circles with serrated edges. Sides printed with a white band and cut serrated edges. Text reads 'MPENZI NWEMA HUONYESHA HURUMAC' (A good partner shows compassion).
Printed at the base with 'LAKHANI TANZANIA PRINTED KHANGA DES NO. :1542'.
Event Date 6/5/2025
Author: Rachel Hand
FM:326879
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