Container Lid

AF1252B

From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

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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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