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Cassava Sifter
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Cassava Sifter

Country
Datenot dated
Mediumplant fiber
Dimensions17 3/4 h. x 6" dia.
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of Julianna B. Simmons
Terms
    Object number2016.14.9
    On View
    Not on view
    DescriptionCassava flour is a staple food in Central Africa. This type of basket used in its preparation is made in a wide area from Congo to Angola.
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Basket
    Gran Chiriquí
    ca. 1950
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Pot
    Nyakusa people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Storage Pot
    Songye people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Diviner's Basket (Ngombo Ya Cisuka) and Miniature Divination Figures (Tuphele)
    Chokwe people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Lidded Basket
    Kuba people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Milk Jar
    Hima people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Altar (Asen)
    Fon people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Face Mask
    Ibibio people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Milk Container
    Borana people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Brewing Vessel
    Charles Kiyana
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    False Face from Mummy Bundle
    Chancay
    1200-1450
    Ceremonial Axe
    Ceremonial Axe
    Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
    Late 19th/Early 20th Century
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