Woven beer (pombe) strainer; done in a herringbone twill weave from plant fibre. Strainer has an elongated cone shape, that closes with a tail of loose fibre. Opening is folded over, forming a thick band; weave is tighter at bottom edge and loose ends protrude outward, like fringe. Tail of strainer has two woven bands to secure strands together; small braided loop extends from both bands.

• Narrative

  Acquired by the donor when they lived in Tanzania and Uganda in the 1960s.

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• Type of Item beer strainer
• Culture East African
• Material plant fibre
• Measurements height 71.8 cm, width 21.0 cm, depth 8.3 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Connie Gainer
• Received from Connie Gainer

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• Made in Tanzania

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• Creation Date between 1950 and 1970
• Ownership Date before September 12, 2023
• Acquisition Date on September 12, 2023

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• Condition good
• Accession Number 3643/0004