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AF1594

From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF1594
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Vili
Provenience Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Date Made Late 19th century CE
Section African
Materials Fiber
Description

Rim is of light colored plant fiber. Ornamented with a zig-zag design. Upper portion of cap is of a dark brown in color, coilded fiber. This part is decorated with a raised loop material, possibly some type of animal hair.

Height 6 cm
Outside Diameter 16.7 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912
Other Number 1473 - Other Number

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