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One of Ten Nesting Wedding Baskets

c 1900s?

Africa, Western Africa, Burkina Faso, Lobi–style maker

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Medium
Plant fiber and leather
Measurements
Diameter of mouth with rim: 6.8 x 7 cm (2 11/16 x 2 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
The Harold T. Clark Educational Extension Fund 1975.1011.8
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A cylindrical vessel features a warm brown body woven from diagonal, interlocking plant fiber strips in a repeating diamond pattern. A thick band of dark, weathered leather binds the top rim, while four matching leather patches wrap around the corners of the square base to form protective feet. The contrast between the natural, textured fiber and the dark leather reinforces the object's sturdy, utilitarian form and its handmade aesthetic.

One of Ten Nesting Wedding Baskets

c 1900s?

Africa, Western Africa, Burkina Faso, Lobi–style maker

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