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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Lidded Basket
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Lidded Basket

Cultural Group (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Datenot dated
Mediumplant fiber and wood
Dimensions5 1/4 h. x 9 3/8" dia.
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of Julianna B. Simmons
Terms
    Object number2016.14.8
    DescriptionThe Kuba are famous for complex woven patterns and for using diverse techniques on the same basket. This one is mostly plaiting, over a wooden ring that firmly supports the bottom rim.
    On View
    Not on view
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Kuba people
    ca. 1970
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Kuba people
    ca. 1950
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Kuba people
    1970s
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Gran Chiriquí
    ca. 1950
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Ewe people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bamileke people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Batak people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Kuba people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Kuba people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Kuba people
    ca. 1970