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Bag

These bags are made from raffia palm leaves using looms. The elongated woven pieces are then sewn to the side and worn as bags. They are available in various patterns and with differently attached handles. Like here, the loops still attached to the sides. In the past, these handles were associated with the village of Meta. Today they are produced equally everywhere. This weaving tradition has been documented in Cameroon since the 16th century.

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Städtische Museen Freiburg
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Cultural attribution
Duala
Object type
Tasche
Dimensions
Breite: 220.0 mm, Höhe: 210.0 mm
Material/Technique
Plant material
Current location
Museum Natur und Mensch
Inventory number
I/0659

Provenance and sources

when
1870 - 1906

when
06.09.1907

where
Africa (location/origin)
Cameroon (location/origin)
Cameroon (location/origin)
who
R. F. Brauch - Collectors

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