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Model Basket (Ato Lapotopoto)

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FE003106/2; Model Basket; Samoan

FE003106/2; Model Basket; Samoan

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item details

NameModel Basket (Ato Lapotopoto)

ProductionUnknown; weaver; 1936; Malifa

Classificationmodels, baskets

MaterialsPandanus (textile)

Techniquesbasketmaking

DimensionsOverall: 85mm (height), 100mm (length)

Registration NumberFE003106/2

Credit lineGift of Dr Alex M Rutherford, 1954

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Category

Made of: Pandanus (textile)
Type of: models
baskets
Technique used: basketmaking
Influenced by: Polynesian
Oceanic
Sāmoan

Place

Made in: Malifa (Sāmoa)

People & Organisations

Refers to: Malifa School
Belonged to: Donald Alexander John Rutherford
Mrs Wilhelmina Rutherford