Trap

Maker
Unknown Maker
Description
Large trap made from split natural fibres in an open weave. Trap in two sections and bound by string. The lid makes a third part and is tied to the trap with plaited natural fibres. The rim of the lid and the rim of the outer section of the trap are bound with leaf fronds.
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Maker
Media/Materials
Natural fibre, possibly split rattan[?], and string.
Production place
Tanzania
Collection
Tanzanian Collection/Ethnology
Department collection type
Ethnology
Credit line
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
1975/81/26

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