Object Number | AF454C |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Baluba | Kanioka |
Provenience | Kasai District |
Section | African |
Materials | Wood |
Technique | Carved | Incised | Carved |
Description | Carved, drinking, with typical ornamental pattern. Crescent shaped handle on one side. Flared rim of both the top and base. Eight horizontal rows, each incised with raised squares encircling the cup. Dark brown in color, part of carving has been worn down from use and exposes a light/golden color. Offset base and rim, straight sides, small loop handle. |
Height | 9.2 cm |
Outside Diameter | 9.7 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912 |
Other Number | 692, 693 - Other Number |
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