Ornament

AF725

From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF725
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Baluba
Provenience Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Section African
Materials Wood
Technique Carved
Description

Wooden ornament imitating horn of antelope. Hollow. This may possibly serve as snuff box. On bottom of horn, towards center there are 18 carved ridges that encircle piece. End is pointed.

Height 3.5 cm
Length 20.9 cm
Width 3 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912
Other Number 525 - Other Number

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