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Boran/Somali African Shell Weave Basketry Over Gourd Kenya

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Boran/Somali African Shell Weave Basketry Over Gourd Kenya

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Description

Ca. first half 20thC. Very good with age-appropriate wear as shown in photos, missing cowries. Boran/Somali, Kenya plaited fiber container and cowrie decorated lid. Fiber, cowrie shells, encrustation (inside). Former Smithsonian Museum of African Art loan piece, loaned 1/13/81-1/13/84 while Robert Nooter was living and working in Tanzania for World Bank.

Lid measures approx. 2 1/2" high.

Condition

please enlarge pictures and see item description.

Dimensions

12.5 x 6.75 x 6 in

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Boran/Somali African Shell Weave Basketry Over Gourd Kenya

Name: Boran/Somali African Shell Weave Basketry Over Gourd Kenya
SKU: 151687063
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $300

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