Skull basket · D. R. Congo, Vili · ID: 3039739
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Size
H: 11 cm
D: 14 cm
H: 4.3 inch
D: 5.5 inch
Description
grass fibre, small ape skull at the bottom of the basket, fixed with clay-like mass, some grass blades inserted, leather strap across the jaw, traces of red and white pigment, even on the outside of the basket;
reminding of magical objects, called “bumpa” of the “ngi” society.