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Cosmetic Box, 20th Century
Kuba people; Democratic Republic of the Congo 
Wood; 6 1/4 x 6 3/4…
Cosmetic Box
Cosmetic Box, 20th Century
Kuba people; Democratic Republic of the Congo 
Wood; 6 1/4 x 6 3/4…
Cosmetic Box, 20th Century Kuba people; Democratic Republic of the Congo Wood; 6 1/4 x 6 3/4 in. F78.4.3 Bowers Museum Foundation Acquisition Fund Purchase

Cosmetic Box

ClassificationsContainers
Date20th Century
Made AtDemocratic Republic of the Congo, Africa
MediumWood
DimensionsOverall: 6 1/4 x 6 3/4 in. (15.9 x 17.1 cm)
Credit LineBowers Museum Foundation Acquisition Fund Purchase
Object numberF78.4.3
DescriptionCosmetic box, Kuba. Wood, circular, with elevated four pointed superstructure on lid. Based on embroidery designs, the box is intricately incised in cross-hatch, parallel line motifs and triangular elements.
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