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AF1598

From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF1598
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Mangbetu
Provenience Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Section African
Materials Fiber
Technique Basketry
Description

Base is round, and is of a light colored plant fiber, with geometric designs, in dark brown, encircling cap. Top of cap is square and is dark brown with a zig-zag weave.

Height 6.5 cm
Length 21 cm
Width 19 cm
Outside Diameter 18 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912
Other Number 1184 - Other Number | 31083 - Other Number

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