Cloth Currency
2006.06.0002
Detailed Images
Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Cloth Currency (2006.06.0002) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | None |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | 1880-1930 |
Culture | African |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Length) | 59.8 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Width) | 48 cm |
Dimension 3 (Depth) | 0.1 cm |
Weight | 32 g |
Measuring Remarks | None |
Materials | Plant--Raffia, Textile |
Manufacturing Processes | Drying, Weaving |
Munsell Color Information | N/A |
Research Remarks
Published Description | N/A |
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Description | N/A |
Comparanda | N/A |
Bibliography | Felix, Marc Leo. 100 Peoples of Zaire and Their Sculpture. Brussels: Zaire Basin Art History Research Foundation, 1987. Martin, Phyllis. "Power, Cloth and Currency on the Loango Coast." African Economic History, 15 (1986): 1-12. Picton, John and John Mack. African Textiles. London: British Museum Press, 1989. Seiber, Roy. African Textiles and Decorative Arts. New York: MOMA, 1972. |
Artifact History
Archaeological Data | N/A |
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Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of Hazel Murphy Jackson |
Reproduction | N/A |
Reproduction Information | N/A |