Basket

87-13-136

From: Ethiopia | Asmara

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 87-13-136
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Ethiopia | Asmara
Section African
Materials Fiber
Description

A woven grass "enjera" basket or "wat." The circular basket or tray is supported on a short woven foot whose edge is woven with grass which has been dyed purple. The rest of the tray is of natural grass, and is woven in a coil pattern.

Height 13 cm
Length 66 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Aurelio Cinquegrana, 1987
Other Number L-897-55 - Old Museum Number

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