Basket

93-9-98

From: Ghana

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 93-9-98
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Ghana
Date Made 1900-1971
Section African
Materials Reeds | Goat Leather | Cowrie Shell
Description

Reed basket in shape of box, decorated with cowrie shells on rims and bottom. Bottom has a "x" shaped decoration and is trimmed in leather. Cowery shells at edges. Leather trim.

Height 17.5 cm
Width 22 cm
Credit Line Gift of Harvey and Doris Tower, 1993

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