Box
AF1361A
From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Curatorial Section: African
Object Number | AF1361A |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Bushongo | Baluba |
Provenience | Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo |
Date Made | Late 19th century CE |
Section | African |
Materials | Bark | Wood | Fiber |
Description | Handle broken off. Tall, cylindrical band box. Made of a thin strip of wood. Constructed by holes put in wood and plant fiber woven in and out of holes; Base of box is of a round, thick piece of wood. |
Height | 43 cm |
Outside Diameter | 26 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912 |
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