Storage Chest
early 20th century – mid 20th century
wood with copper, brass, iron, and pigment
overall: 25 x 43 x 18 in. (63.5 x 109.22 x 45.72 cm)
CREATION PLACE:
Western Indian Ocean littoral
CULTURE OR GROUP:
Swahili
OBJECT TYPE:
chests (case furniture)
IMAGE USE:
Open Access Image
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LOCATION:
African Gallery
CREDIT LINE:
Gift of Robert Nooter
OBJECT NUMBER:
2019-31-1
PERMALINK:
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3/4 view, front, proper left
Front
SELECTED EXHIBITION HISTORY
DIMENSIONS
- overall, overall: 25 x 43 x 18 in. (63.5 x 109.22 x 45.72 cm)