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Antique fiber basket from the Kuba Shoowa tribe DR Congo, early 1900
$479.98
£355.70
€400
CA$656
A$714.11
CHF 379.05
MX$8,592.22
NOK 4,803.05
SEK 4,400.95
DKK 3,046.92
About the Item
In African art from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Kuba, a famous ethnic group from Kasaï, are known for their mastery of basketry, among other methods of creating works.
This basket is from the beginning of the 20th century
Diameter 13 cm, heigth 7.5 cm
- Creator:Kuba (Weaver)
- Dimensions:Height: 2.96 in (7.5 cm)Width: 5.12 in (13 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:1910-1919
- Date of Manufacture:1900-1920
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. normal age traces.
- Seller Location:Bilzen, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10361244879232
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