Carrier (Object)

29-59-259

From: Angola

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number 29-59-259
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ambundu
Provenience Angola
Section African
Materials Wood | Fiber
Description

Two oval frames of small branches bent into shape, held together by loose cord network; one long carrying stick and several shorter sticks. Dr. Johnson says: "Small carrying basket in which the objects to be carried are placed and then tied on."

Length 64 cm
Width 28 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Henry C. Mercer, 1927
Other Number Mercer unknown - Old Museum Number | 221 - Collector Number | 16 - Other Number

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