Flat basket covered with cowrie shells, 8.5" across

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Object Number 60-55-50/10439

Display Title Flat basket covered with cowrie shells, 8.5" across

Descriptions

Inventory Description Basket, coiled linear design tray, 1 side covered with applique cowrie shells

Classification

Basket

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa

Additional Geographic Terms West Africa

Materials Vegetable fiber, Cowrie, Cotton thread

Dimensions Overall: 22 x 22.5 x 2.4 cm (8 11/16 x 8 7/8 x 15/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 60-55-50/10439

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