Cylindrical basket with lid adorned with brown stepped pattern.

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Basket with lid

Artist Luvale Artist

Date1970

PurchasedZambia, Africa

Place of originZambia, Africa

MediumNatural fibers, vegetal dyes

DimensionsOverall (Approximate): 12 x 10 x 10 in. (30.48 x 25.4 x 25.4 cm)
Other (Lid): 5 1/2 x 9 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (13.97 x 23.5 x 23.5 cm)
Other (Basket): 9 1/8 x 10 x 10 in. (23.18 x 25.4 x 25.4 cm)

ClassificationsBasketry

Credit LineGift of Dr. Anita Spring

Object number2023.31.6

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionCylindrical basket with lid adorned with brown stepped pattern.

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