Sandal

2003-63-147A

From: Liberia

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 2003-63-147A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Liberia
Section African
Materials Fiber | Wood
Technique Braided | Carved | Incised
Description

Wood and grass sandals. Slightly elevated, boat-like in shape with foot fittings into carved out portion in upper. Toe decorated with zig-zag incised designs and stained lines. Secured by plaited grass bands. Sandal elevated at the heel and toe. Incised geometric designs along the perimeter. Grass braiding on top to secure foot.

Height 4.5 cm
Length 28.2 cm
Width 8.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of the Philadelphia Commercial Museum (also known as the Philadelphia Civic Center Museum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2003
Other Number 1894.1.12.A - Other Number | 15058 - Other Number

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