Shuku Blai

A coil weave lidded oval basket, commonly known as shuku blai. Shuku blai is a Temne name for a type of finely made and ornamented coil-weave basket, often made by women and used for keeping valuable objects safe. This example is made from turquoise, dark brown, orange, purple, and undyed, fibre.

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Further Information

  • Type: Containers, vessels
  • Object: Shuku Blai
  • Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 260mm [L] x 160mm [W] x 550mm [C]
  • Production Date: Pre 1924
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Wembley Exhibition
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1979.1.483.a

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