Cup

AF454C

From: Kasai District

Curatorial Section: African

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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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