Covered Basket

AF795

From: Zaire | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF795
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Vili
Provenience Zaire | Belgian Congo
Section African
Materials Fiber
Description

Card states this object is a purse. Cover fits inside the basket. Twilled base and top. Coiled splint sides. Square base, circular rim. Body of basket has two darker strands of plant fiber that run parallel and encircle piece. Cover fits inside rim.

Height 7.5 cm
Outside Diameter 6.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912
Other Number 350 - Other Number

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