basketry — /bas ki tree, bah ski /, n. 1. baskets collectively; basketwork. 2. the art or process of making baskets. [1850 55; BASKET + RY] * * * Art and craft of making containers and other objects from interwoven flexible fibres such as grasses, twigs,… … Universalium
Material culture of the Manasir — The material culture of the Manasir is very basic and primarily relies on the by products of palm tree cultivation (cf. Date cultivation in Dar al Manasir). Date trees not only constitute the main source of income and an important supply of… … Wikipedia
Sling (weapon) — A sling is a projectile weapon typically used to throw a blunt projectile such as a stone. It is also known as the shepherd s sling.A sling has a small cradle or pouch in the middle of two lengths of cord. The sling stone is placed in the pouch.… … Wikipedia
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Coolamon (vessel) — This article is about the Aboriginal carrying vessel. For the Australian town, see Coolamon, New South Wales. The coolamon in this picture is at top left. It is lined with paperbark, often done when used as a cradle for newborns. A coolamon is an … Wikipedia
Culture of England — The culture of England refers to the idiosyncratic cultural norms of England and the English people. Because of England s dominant position within the United Kingdom in terms of population, English culture is often difficult to differentiate from … Wikipedia
fishing — /fish ing/, n. 1. the act of catching fish. 2. the technique, occupation, or diversion of catching fish. 3. a place or facility for catching fish. [1250 1300; ME fisshing. See FISH, ING1] * * * or sport fishing Sport of catching fish freshwater… … Universalium
Cuman people — Historical coat of arms of Kunság. The coat of arms now are used as the general coat of arms of the Cumans Cuman Kipchak confederation in Eura … Wikipedia
Flamen Dialis — The Flamen Dialis was an important position in Roman religion. He was the of Jupiter, and, according to tradition, was forbidden to touch metal, ride a horse, or see a corpse.The Flamen Dialis enjoyed many peculiar honours. When a vacancy… … Wikipedia
Francisco de Cuellar — was a Spanish sea captain who sailed with the Spanish Armada in 1588 and was wrecked on the coast of Ireland. He gave a remarkable account of his experiences in the fleet and on the run in Ireland. Spanish Armada The Spanish Armada in Ireland… … Wikipedia