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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