{"product_id":"woven-rat-trap-matter-collection-153567","title":"Woven Rat Trap MATTER COLLECTION","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\"\u003eAfrican Woven Rat Trap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"407\"\u003eThis traditional trap is handwoven from split plant fibers, likely palm or reed, using a simple but effective basketry technique. Found in various regions of \u003cstrong data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"227\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAfrica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, traps of this type were commonly used in rural communities as a practical method for catching small animals such as rats that threatened stored grain and household food supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eThe trap is formed in a tall conical shape with an open lattice structure that allows scent to travel through the trap while guiding the animal toward the narrow upper end. Once inside, the animal has difficulty escaping due to the inward-tapering design. The flexible weaving also allows the trap to be lightweight yet durable for repeated use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"1094\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCrafted entirely from natural materials, these traps reflect the ingenuity of traditional African utilitarian design, where everyday objects were made from locally available resources and built to serve a specific purpose. Today, pieces like this are appreciated both as examples of indigenous technology and as sculptural basketry forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProvenance: Matter Collection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the collection of Margie and Phil Matter. Margie lived in South Africa, and later she and her husband Phil opened a gallery in Tucson. Everything in this collection was in their home for more than thirty years. Africa Direct recently bought the collection; at 95, Margie wants to share the things she has loved so much.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_1q6fc_73\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Edit Height (In) metafield\" class=\"_ActivatorButton_1q6fc_77\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_1q6fc_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_1q6fc_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (In) 17.0\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 5.0\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 5.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e153567\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 153000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51123189219623,"sku":"153567","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_5769.jpg?v=1773086318","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/woven-rat-trap-matter-collection-153567","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}