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2003.60.24

Wooden platter from which food is eaten. [JP 5/3/2004]

2003.60.24

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden platter from which food is eaten. [JP 5/3/2004]
Long description
Wooden platter from which food is eaten. Also used as a way of transferring wealth without giving it directly to someone. Part of a set of objects that traditionally belong to the father of each rural household. [JP 5/3/2004]
Geographical reference
Zimbabwe
Africa > Eastern Africa > Zimbabwe
Mupedzanhamo
Cultural groups
Shona
Person
Field collector Chris Wingfield
PRM source Chris Wingfield
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1999
Date collected
10 September 1999
Acquisition information
Donated: 2003
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant
Dimensions
Diameter 245 mm, Height 44 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2003.60.24

Search terms: Food and Drink, Religion, Vessel, Plate, Religious Object

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