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AF412

From: Zaire | Belgian Congo | Kasai District

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF412
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bashilele
Provenience Zaire | Belgian Congo | Kasai District
Section African
Materials Wood | Fiber
Technique Carved
Description

Carved, drinking cup. Pattern, Imbolo = the knot. Simple weave.

Wooden cylindrical cup with handle and slightly concaved sides; a fiber strand is tied to handle.
Height 14.1 cm
Depth 12.5 cm
Outside Diameter 10.3 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912
Other Number 679 - Collector Number

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