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AF2841

From: Zaire | Uele River | Mbomu River | Belgian Congo | Bomokandi River

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF2841
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Azande
Provenience Zaire | Uele River | Mbomu River | Belgian Congo | Bomokandi River
Locus basin of 3 rivers
Section African
Materials Wood | Wicker
Description

Wickerwork with design in darker color. The wooden plate from which to grip is carved is partly covered with skin. Cf. AF 2842, 2843. Sketch of front attached to card.

Height 14 cm
Length 123 cm
Width 38 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 20766 - Dealer's Number

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