Raffia Bag

A bag, woven from raffia, or grass, with a plaid pattern. The raffia forms four groups at the top, which have been tied together to form handles. The bottom of the bag is fringed.

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Further Information

• Type: Containers, vessels
• Object: Raffia Bag
• Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 60mm [L] x 200mm [W]
• Production Date: Pre 1869
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Henry Christy
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.-.2778

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