1910.1.76

Square wooden box with lid, for holding paint. The exterior is decorated with carved geometric patterns and the interior is stained a purple-red colour from the paint. Perforations in the box and lid are connected by a plant fibre cord with a toggle in the centre. [RM [OPS move] 11/10/2016]

1910.1.76

Collection type: Object
Description: Square wooden box with lid, for holding paint. The exterior is decorated with carved geometric patterns and the interior is stained a purple-red colour from the paint. Perforations in the box and lid are connected by a plant fibre cord with a toggle in the centre. [RM [OPS move] 11/10/2016]
Geographical reference: Congo, Democratic Republic of
Africa > Central Africa > Congo, Democratic Republic of; Kasai River Kwilu River
Cultural groups: Ngongo
Person: Field collector Emil Torday; PRM source Emil Torday
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1909
Date collected: 1907 - 1909
Acquisition information: Donated: 1910
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Material Plant Fibre, Process Carved, Process Perforated
Dimensions: Width: max 170 mm, Height: max 100 mm, Length: max 180 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1910.1.76