Accession Number
2021/2.40

Title
Woven Basket with Lid

Artist(s)
African

Artist Nationality
African (general, continental cultures)

Object Creation Date
20th century

Medium & Support
woven reed

Dimensions
5 x 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (12.7 x 16.51 x 16.51 cm);4 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (11.43 x 16.51 x 16.51 cm);1 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (2.54 x 13.97 x 13.97 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Evan Maurer in honor of Helmut and Candis Stern

Physical Description
Round, woven basket with a narrower base that widens upwards, then sharply narrows and ends in a straight rim. The lid of the basket has a flat top and sits around the rim. 

Primary Object Classification
Basketry

Primary Object Type
basket

Collection Area
African

Rights
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