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Strainer3201/3

Strainer is tubular in shape, long, woven of twisted sedge (loli) fibres, with strands tied off at top, and bunched and tied at bottom. A loop is incorporated in this tie, from which to hang the strainer.

Culture
Basotho
Material
sedge root
Made in
Lesotho
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Coconut Strainer3173/2

Strainer woven in natural coloured plant material in a twill weave. Elongated cone shape with hanging loop at end.

Culture
Swahili
Material
palm leaf
Made in
Kenya
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Manioc Strainer3077/26

Manioc strainer and press. Long, thin, basketry tube. Loop handles at both ends. Tied at ends with jute string and cotton string.

Culture
Lower Amazon
Material
palm leaf ?, jute fibre and cotton fibre
Made in
Para, Brazil
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Strainer, Whale Bone60/1389
Strainer? (Part)60/1283
Strainer, Dog Fish Oil16/9795
Manioc Strainer2814/26

Long basketry strainer/press. This elongated tube is splayed open at one end where it is woven into an open loop. A braided fibre cord is tied around the loop to secure its shape. At the other end, the sheath is tied shut with bent twigs, and expands into another loop. On the loops at both ends, short, loosely braided rope is attached, and resin is embedded into the palm weaving.

Culture
Makuna
Material
guarumo leaf, bark, resin and fibre
Made in
Vaupes, Colombia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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StrainerE/2490
Strainer1359