Grass Hammock

A Kuranko woven grass hammock. It has a plaited open weave lozenge pattern with a thick rope for tying it up. It is slung between two pierced hardwood batons which are likely to have been a later addition, possible carved by Guy Massie-Taylor (the collector).

Further Information

  • Type: Domestic equipment
  • Object: Grass Hammock
  • Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre, Wood
  • Culture Group: Kuranko
  • Dimensions: Unknown
  • Production Date: Pre 1960
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Guy Massie-Taylor (Collector)
  • Museum: Glasgow Museums
  • Accession Number: GLAMG:A.1985.13.dk

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