Container Lid
AF1252B
From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Curatorial Section: African
Object Number | AF1252B |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Baluba | Kanioka |
Provenience | Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo |
Section | African |
Materials | Gourd |
Description | Used for storage of small articles; some were also used to store oils. Lid of container in the shape of a five pointed star; stem protruding from the center; to the right of the stem there are two small holes with plant fiber through each one. |
Height | 2 cm |
Outside Diameter | 5 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912 |
Other Number | 843 - Other Number |
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