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Covered oval-shaped basket; purple design on sides of bottom; red and green design on lid
Covered oval-shaped basket; purple design on sides of bottom; red and green design on lid
Object Number 2011.19.61
Display Title Covered oval-shaped basket; purple design on sides of bottom; red and green design on lid
Descriptions
Object Description Covered oval-shaped basket; diagonal purple design on sides of bottom; zigzag red and green design on lid, coiled weaving on top of lid and bottom of base,
Inventory Description Basket, coiled oval base, flared sides, diagonal designs, fitted lid, green and red zigzag designs
Classification
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Date 1965-1966 or earlier
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Rwanda
Materials Straw Dye
Dimensions Other: 5.6 x 20.6 x 12.4 cm (2 3/16 x 8 1/8 x 4 7/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 2011.19.61
Credit Line Gift of André J. Navez, Harvard '55
Provenance
Donor Donated by André J. Navez (10/13/11)

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