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1941.12.14

Carved wooden drinking cup in form of human figure with water carrier on head.

1941.12.14

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Collection type
Object
Description
Carved wooden drinking cup in form of human figure with water carrier on head.
Geographical reference
South Africa
Africa > Southern Africa > South Africa
KwaZulu/Natal Durban Umgeni River
Cultural groups
Zulu
Person
Field collector Mary Schack-Sommer
Field collector James Andrew Kennedy
PRM source Mary Schack-Sommer
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1879
Date collected
1879 - 1880
Acquisition information
Donated: 1941
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Height: max 387 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1941.12.14

Search terms: Vessel, Transport and Travel, Religion, Food and Drink, Cup, Carrying Device, Amulet, Food Accessory

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