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Hearst Museum object titled Mat, accession number 5-158, described as Mat, rectangular shape, tassels at each end, decorated in longitudinal stripes, asymmetric, dark brown, black, green and plain colors. L. 202 cm., W. 50 cm. Made for tourists. Conservation: moistened and flattened (1975). Note: Black dyed strips are broken and shredded at fold, dye apparently weakens fiber (raffia). Loom woven raffia, dyed.
Hearst Museum object titled Miniature basket, accession number 5-1483a,b, described as Miniature basket with lid; plaited, rectangular shape; lid is larger plaited basket that sleeves over basket. Made from bark of papyrus reed. Novelty made for tourists. Edge of base broken and frayed. Height 2.8 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Textile, accession number 5-13042, described as Fiber cloth; blue, brown and tan warp stripes. 2 loom widths sewn together; plainweave. W. 1.23 m., L. 2.18 m.
Hearst Museum object titled Tray insert, accession number 5-15784c, no description available.
Hearst Museum object titled Woven mat, accession number 5-14963, described as Mat: small rectangular mat from raffia palm leaves; fringed on two longer edges. Mat used as money and sometimes clothing. Length 57.3 cm. Width 42.5 cm. (fringe included)

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