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wood vessel with rounded bottom sits on conical base; carved with horizontal bands and wide central band with diagonal incised lines; cover may be part of a gourd, with braided and woven bands of plant fibers around bottom and top forming knob; elaborate straps attached to body of vessel, made of animal hide, with fringe in some areas, decorated with braided plant fibers and cowrie shells

Container, mid 20th century

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