book chapter

Identification of fibres and weaves in cloth fragments from Feature 21 in Cutting II on the Clerks' Quarters site

archaeology of Benin : excavations and other researches in and around Benin City, NigeriaOxford • Published In 1975 • Pages: 236-237

By: Greeves, M..

Abstract
This is a brief description of several samples of interwoven materials, of spun (probably cotton) and flat (possibly palm) fibers.
Subjects
Cordage
Mats and basketry
Woven and other interworked fabrics
tradition
West African Regional Development
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Western Africa
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Textile Specialist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2022
Field Date
Not Applicable
Coverage Date
1180-1310 AD
Coverage Place
Clerks' Quarters, Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
Notes
By M. Greeves
LCCN
76361982
LCSH
West African Regional Development