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29-59-241

From: Angola

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 29-59-241
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Njinga
Provenience Angola
Section African
Materials Fiber
Technique Basketry
Description

Square base, slanting sides, round top. Heavy reeds standing perpendicular to base and woven together with split grass in zigzag pattern. Black and brown. "Used for carrying fuba and other flour." Small fiber loop at rim.

Height 22 cm
Length 25 cm
Outside Diameter 39 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Henry C. Mercer, 1927
Other Number MErcer unknown - Old Museum Number | 175 - Collector Number

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