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AF1594
From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Curatorial Section: African
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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