Bowl

AF449

From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF449
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bushongo | Bangongo
Provenience Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Section African
Materials Wood | Fiber
Technique Carved
Description

In imitation of pottery. Linear carvings of two interlocking series of lines with cross hatch patter in background. Lower half of bowl has a smooth surface. Slanted flat rim, ornamented with geometric carvings. Twisted plant fiber tied wournd neck. Dark brown in color.

Height 9.5 cm
Outside Diameter 16.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912
Other Number 974 - Other Number

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