H x W x D: 17 x 13.5 x 13.5 cm (6 11/16 x 5 5/16 x 5 5/16 in.)
Type:
Textile and Fiber Arts
Geography:
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date:
Mid-late 20th century
Description:
Twill weave basket with cylindrical lide, plaited handles and attached square wooden foot. Surface apparently darkened, possibly with oil.
Provenance:
Jill DeMattos, collected Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1979-1983 to 1994
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