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Basketwork in imitation of the white man's trunk. Made commonly by the Kpelle
Basketwork in imitation of the white man's trunk. Made commonly by the Kpelle
Object Number 33-55-50/142
Display Title Basketwork in imitation of the white man's trunk. Made commonly by the Kpelle
Descriptions
Object Description Basketwork in imitation of the white man's trunk, made commonly by Kpelle people - plastered with raw kaolin.
Inventory Description Basketry trunk, wood frame, white pig., holds 2 stick/leaf wrapped clay bundles
Classification
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Kpelle
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Vegetable fiber, Wood, Clay
Dimensions Overall: 46.2 x 21.2 x 19.8 cm (18 3/16 x 8 3/8 x 7 13/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 33-55-50/142
Provenance
Collector Dr. George W. Harley (1933)
Seller Dr. George W. Harley (1933)

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