Fish Drying Tray

P1518

From: Sumatra | Simabar

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Salaian
Object Number P1518
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Minangkebau
Provenience Sumatra | Simabar
Date Made 1901
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood
Description

Tray for drying fish. Salaian. Square frame consisting of two opposing pairs of wood slats holding five crossbars, over and under which run 35 four-piece strips of very narrow, flat wood elements. Held together at the sides with twisted dark brown cord.

Length 59.5 cm
Width 58 cm
Credit Line Gift of H. M. Hiller and Alfred C. Harrison Jr., 1901

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