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8685

From: Gabon

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number 8685
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Fang
Provenience Gabon
Section African
Materials Palm
Technique Basketry
Description

Pith of palm-frond (raphia?) splints. Large; square, with circular rim. For general use.

Height 45.8 cm
Outside Diameter 39.4 cm
Credit Line Gift of Rev. Dr. Robert Hamill Nassau, 1891

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