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A work made of rattan, wood, and twine.

Container

18th/19th century

Kongo Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, or Republic of the Congo Central Africa

Angola

Basketwork boxes decorated with interlocking geometric patterns were produced in the Congolese region and adjacent Angola well into the 20th century. Such containers were used for the storage of luxury wares including raffia textiles and ivory accessories. Some were exported to Europe as early as the mid-17th century and became part of the collections of royals and wealthy aristocrats.

Rattan, wood, and twine

Arts of Africa