Covered Basket

67-30-2

From: Nigeria

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number 67-30-2
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Nigeria
Section African
Materials Fiber | Grass
Technique Coiled
Description

Basket with lid made of coiled black, red and green dyed raffia. Outside of basket shoulder has additional checkerwork flase embroidery over coilwork. Matching lid has additional coils to form inner lip, fitting inside basket body.

Height 20 cm
Outside Diameter 24 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Gordon Robertson, 1967

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