Incised gourd bowl [.1] with lid [.2]. decorated with animal, fish and geometric designs. [SM 22/01/2009]

Collection type: Object
Description: Incised gourd bowl [.1] with lid [.2]. decorated with animal, fish and geometric designs. [SM 22/01/2009]
Long description: Incised gourd bowl and lid. The base is decoated with incised geometric, animal and fish designs. The lid is decorated with animal, bird and fish designs, as well as a hand, boat, plant, heart, two ?knives, reptiles, a moon and a cross. The edge of the lid has been carved on the outer surface to enable it to fit more closely into the base. The lid also shows a repair with glue and a woven tape or fabric on the inside. [SM 22/01/2009]
Geographical reference: Ghana
Africa > Western Africa > Ghana
Cultural groups: Asante
Person: Field collector F.W. Ensor; PRM source Violet Ensor
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1935
Date collected: By 1935
Acquisition information: Purchased: 1935
Materials and processes: Material Gourd Plant, Material Lime, Process Incised, Process Decorated
Dimensions: Diameter: max 207 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1935.56.15.2

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