Raffia Mat

This is a coiled raffia mat, made in a similar style to shuku blai baskets. It has a geometric design, made using raffia dyed in different colours. Circular mats such as this one are often used to cover calabashes presented to newly wed women.

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Further Information

  • Type: Domestic equipment
  • Object: Raffia Mat
  • Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: Unknown
  • Production Date: Pre 1957
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Unknown
  • Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
  • Accession Number: SLNM.1957.09.44

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