Lidded box

Kuba artist

19th century

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Title: Lidded box
Artist: Kuba artist
Date: 19th century
Geography: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lubudi River region
Culture: Kuba peoples
Medium: Wood, camwood powder
Dimensions: H. 4 1/16 x W. 4 5/16 in. (10.4 x 11 cm)
Classification: Wood-Containers
Credit Line: The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1967
Object Number: 1978.412.548a, b
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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