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Turks and Caicos Woman Made of Palm Leaves and Fiber (Full View)

Turks and Caicos Woman Made of Palm Leaves and Fiber (Full View)

The Turks and Caicos are islands in the Caribbean. This woman was handcrafted from palm leaves and fiber from the sisal plant. She has a woven body, with yellow and orange straw pom poms on her hat and shoes. She has a hat and long dark braids. This figure stands 16 inches (41 cm) tall.

For the story, visit Islands in the Sea

Galleries: Caribbean, Female, Natural Materials, Turks and Caicos Islands
Keywords: All_Turks_Caicos, Caicos, Caribbean, Turks, fiber, hat, islands, palm leaves, sisal plant, straw, woven body
Photo Location: FCIT Photo Studio, Tampa, FL
Photographer: Dr. Ann E. Barron
Date of Photo: 05/30/2013
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure Time: 0.05
F Number: 18
Original Dimensions: 3744×5616
Picture Orientation: Portrait
GPS Coordinates: 28°3'40.85"N 82°24'36.26"W
Picture Number: 22932