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1942.13.548

Round wooden vessel with a raised, carved rim. The centre of the vessel is raised with an elaborately carved lid. Both parts connected by a strong rattan cord passing through perforations.

1942.13.548

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Collection type
Object
Description
Round wooden vessel with a raised, carved rim. The centre of the vessel is raised with an elaborately carved lid. Both parts connected by a strong rattan cord passing through perforations.
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
southeast Nigeria
Cultural groups
Ibibio
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1932
Date collected
December 1933
Acquisition information
Donated: 1942
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Rattan Plant, Process Carved, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Diameter: max 275 mm, Height: max 100 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.13.548 Other numbers: 187

Search terms: Vessel, Food and Drink, Status, Bowl, Food Accessory

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