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Basket for storage

Maker Kuba Artist

Datec.1978

PurchasedKinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

MediumRaffia, wood

Dimensions11 1/2 × 8 1/2 in. (29.2 × 21.6 cm)

ClassificationsBasketry

Credit LineGift of Anne Moseley

Object number2016.78.2

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual Descriptionbasket with domed lid with ring made of bark around the top; predominantly natural undyed fibers, with dark brown vegetal dyed fibers; lozenge pattern on base

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