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Basket for carrying coffee

Unknown author20th century

Museum of Ethnology & Museum of Popular Art

Museum of Ethnology & Museum of Popular Art
Lisboa, Portugal

Basket (m'bondo) with suspension strap (kol), for the transport of coffee, used by the group Muxikongo (Angola).

When the coffee is picked up, the basket rests on the floor and is secured to the strap by a rope. When it is transported, the basket is supported by the strap resting on the head.

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  • Title: Basket for carrying coffee
  • Creator: Unknown author
  • Date Created: 20th century
  • Location Created: Junga, Uíge, Angola
  • Physical Dimensions: 92.5 cm
  • Type: Agricultural implements
  • Rights: Collection: National Museum of Ethnology. Image: DGPC/ADF
  • Medium: Vegetable fibers
  • Catalog number: MNE: AO.270; AO.271
Museum of Ethnology & Museum of Popular Art

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