Purse

AF1853

From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF1853
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Binene
Provenience Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Section African
Materials Plant Fiber
Description

Basket work. Round base, straight sides. The main body of object basketry moves inward creating a raised spout like opening. Lid fits securely over piece. Colors in basketwork are of brown hues. Pinwheel design woven on top of lid.

Height 7.3 cm
Outside Diameter 6 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912
Other Number 665 - Other Number

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