Bowl

AF813

From: Kasai District | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF813
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Zappo-Zap
Provenience Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Section African
Materials Wood | Fiber
Description

Used for keeping flour, sifting it into this dish, etc. Convex base, sides slightly curved inward towards the center, rectangular shaped handle protrudes from one side of object; piece of twisted plant fiber is tied through handle. Interior of bowl has a deep rich hue to it. Bowl is dark brown in color.

Height 13.4 cm
Outside Diameter 42.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912
Other Number 962 - Field No SF

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