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1938.16.154

Carved wooden cup with handle. Narrows slightly in the centre and the rim extends out broader than base. Flat base. Bands carved around top and bottom with carved design and hatching in middle. [RM [OPS move] 12/9/2016]

1938.16.154

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Collection type
Object
Description
Carved wooden cup with handle. Narrows slightly in the centre and the rim extends out broader than base. Flat base. Bands carved around top and bottom with carved design and hatching in middle. [RM [OPS move] 12/9/2016]
Geographical reference
Congo, Democratic Republic of
Africa > Central Africa > Congo, Democratic Republic of
Kasai River Basin Loange River
Cultural groups
Kongo
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1908
Date collected
1908
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 1938
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Width: max 137 mm, Height: max 68 mm, Diameter: max 121 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1938.16.154

Search terms: Vessel, Food and Drink, Cup, Food Accessory

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