African, hand-woven storage basket, 26” long by 12” wide by 9 1/2” high, from Kuba people of Congo/Zaire,. Tightly fitted lid. Vintage, ca. early 1900s. (Note small area of missing basket at top of inner lip, probably a result of minor pest damage during its 100+-years of use.) Acquired in 2004 from trusted African dealer.

Certificate of Authenticity and Provenance will be provided to the purchaser. #X819