Agaseke
Date1900-1950
(not assigned)Africa
MediumGrasses, vegetal fiber
Dimensions5 1/2 × 2 3/4 × 2 3/4 in. (14 × 7 × 7 cm)
ClassificationsPueblo Ceramics and Baskets
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Terms
- Rwanda
Object numberFA.2012.59.4ab
DescriptionMiniature lidded basket, tightly woven. The bottom (a) of horizontal bands, with two rows of a dark brown repeated triangular motif centered within two wider, orangey bands separated by a blonde band, and with blonde bands above and below. The bottom has a flat base and relatively straight sides which flare out slightly at the base. The pointed, conical top (b), is also banded horizontally with narrow pale blonde and orangey bands. Both top and bottom are very finely and tightly woven.On View
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