Mat, D2012.98

Lengths of grass fibres layed together and then wrapped with thicker/wider lengths of grass fibre - starting at a central point and then coiled. Each coil is attached to the previous coil with this thicker/wider grass wrapping. Coils are intermittently of coloured wrapping of red, black, and natural (light yellow/tan). Starting from central point there are 24 coils. The final product is of a firm, sturdy and slightly flexible polychrome flat plate. Overall appearance is of a well made, little used, grass plate in good condition.

Lengths of grass fibres layed together and then wrapped with thicker/wider lengths of grass fibre - starting at a central point and then coiled. Each coil is attached to the previous coil with this thicker/wider grass wrapping. Coils are intermittently of coloured wrapping of red, black, and natural (light yellow/tan). Starting from central point there are 24 coils. The final product is of a firm, sturdy and slightly flexible polychrome flat plate. Overall appearance is of a well made, little used, grass plate in good condition. 1930's or before.

Diameter of plate = approx. 340mm. Thickness of plate (2nd coil from edge) = approx. 8.5mm —Joel A Vanderburg

Donated by: Mrs Muriel Newnham

Locality: Nigeria