Cosmetic Box

Kuba group, Democratic Republic of the Congo, African

Early 20th century

  • Titles Cosmetic Box (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood, powdered camwood
  • Dimensions Overall: 3 x 4 7/8 x 11 1/2 in. (7.6 x 12.4 x 29.2 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of William and Jane Bertrand, 1985.569a-b
  • Work Type cosmetic box
  • Classification Containers

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