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1907.21.9

Ring-like basket-purse for shell money, woven from plant fibre. [LKG 17/12/2009]

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1907.21.9

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Collection type
Object
Description
Ring-like basket-purse for shell money, woven from plant fibre. [LKG 17/12/2009]
Long description
Ring-like basket-purse for shell money, woven from plant fibre. The basket has a small spout at the top which is un-plugged. The object is reddish-brown in colour. [LKG 17/12/2009]
Geographical reference
Kasai District between Kwango & Inzia Rivers
Cultural groups
Yaka
Person
Field collector Emil Torday
PRM source Emil Torday
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1905
Date collected
1905 - 1906
Acquisition information
Donated: 1907
Materials and processes
Material Plant Fibre, Process Basketry, Process Woven
Dimensions
Diameter: max 102 mm Approx, Height: max 123 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1907.21.9

Search terms: Basketry, Bag, Currency, Basket, Purse