Basket weaver (Michie, n.d.)

Item — Box: 8, slide: 19.10.32

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Slides of Africa from various sources; these slides document a variety of topics such as agriculture, landscapes, city scenes, villages, architecture, industry, transportation, commerce, and people, from throughout Africa during the 20th century.

Dates

Majority of material found within 1960 - 2000

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations. To inquire about access to this collection, please contact the Herskovits Library at africana@northwestern.edu.

Extent

From the Collection: 99 Boxes (99 slide boxes.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

She is weaving a food cover. In front of her are the long strands of the marura reeds used in the weaving, and some completed mats used for food covers. The marura reed is stripped of its flexible outer covering, which is dyed and used in the weaving process. The reeds with the natural color are used on the work's inside.