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AF1341

From: Kasai District | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF1341
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Baluba | Mai
Provenience Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Section African
Materials Wood
Description

Carved decoration. Wooden. Rectangular shaped top, sides forming a slight point, incised with a zig zag design. Vertical support, ornamentally decorated with tiny raised diamond pattern, two rings incised around center. Oval base

Height 11.3 cm
Length 10 cm
Width 7 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912
Other Number 544 - Field No SF

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