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One of Ten Nesting Wedding Baskets

c 1900s ?

Africa, Western Sudan, Burkina Faso, Lobi, 20th century

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Medium
Plant fiber and leather
Measurements
Diameter of mouth with rim: 13.1 x 11.5 cm (5 3/16 x 4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
The Harold T. Clark Educational Extension Fund 1975.1011.4
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Not on view
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A cylindrical, plant-fiber vessel tapers down to a square base. Diagonal plaiting creates a repetitive pattern of warm tan and light brown across the coarse exterior. A thick, dark brown leather band enwraps the top rim, while four small leather patches reinforce the corners of the base. The natural interlacing produces an uneven texture throughout the container, contrasting with the dark leather trimmings.

One of Ten Nesting Wedding Baskets

c 1900s ?

Africa, Western Sudan, Burkina Faso, Lobi, 20th century (?)

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