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Artist Unidentified Kongo artist

Datelate 19th century

Place createdCongo, Africa

Place createdposs. Angola, Africa

Place createdposs. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa

Place createdposs. Republic of the Congo, Africa

Mediumraffia palm fiber

DimensionsPart (Basket and Lid): 6 1/2 × 3 1/2 × 3 in. (16.5 × 8.9 × 7.6 cm)

ClassificationsVessels

DepartmentAfrican Art

Credit LineMuseum Purchase: Steckelmann Collection, gift by special subscription

Accession Number1890.881

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