Two lidded basketry containers
R. D. Congo, Kuba-Shoowa
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Description
raffia palm fibre, a) round basket, d: 18 cm, netting from raffia palm fibre, geometrical patterns accentuated by different colours; b) rectangular basket, m: 11 cm x 14,5 cm, dark brown zigzag-pattern;
both baskets are embroidered with so-called “knotted stitches” which imparts a raised, nubby texture to the surface,