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Hearst Museum object titled Net, accession number 5-1760, described as Has fragment, possibly part of object.

Hearst Museum object titled Net, accession number 5-11493, described as Net, Nigeria, Hausa. July 27, 1972. 5-11493, acc no. 2879, file code 1.4. Collector: T.D. Lanagan. Donor: W.H. Lawson. Materials, techniques: Cotton cord knotted and woven into net Context of use: for carrying objects Description: Net for carrying burdens, etc.; thick cotton thread woven and knotted together; wider at top when filled; plain white; 100 cm. l.;

Hearst Museum object titled Net, accession number 5-1759, described as Net for river fishing (étetan) ; large cone-shaped. 99" 251.46cm deep. 95" 241.3cm diameter Woven by men- string prepared by men or women. Compare Tessmann, 1913- pg. 119 (Volume I)