Images(3)

Basket

Artist Luvale Artist

Date1970

PurchasedZambia, Africa

Place of originZambia, Africa

MediumBamboo, rattan, vegetal pigment

DimensionsOverall: 24 x 6 3/4 x 11 in. (60.96 x 17.15 x 27.94 cm)

ClassificationsBasketry

Credit LineGift of Dr. Anita Spring

Object number2023.31.5

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionOblong basket with lozenge motif.

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