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1930.54.15

Wooden bowl of a pointed oval shape with a flat base. [RM [OPS move] 27/9/2016]

1930.54.15

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden bowl of a pointed oval shape with a flat base. [RM [OPS move] 27/9/2016]
Long description
Wooden bowl of a pointed oval shape with a flat base, carved and blackened into geometric designs. A plant fibre string is attached on one side through two perforations. [RM [OPS move] 27/9/2016]
Geographical reference
Cameroon
Africa > Central Africa > Cameroon
Cultural groups
Mvele
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1930
Date collected
1930
Acquisition information
Donated: 1930
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Plant Fibre Yarn, Process Carved, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Width: max 145 mm, Length: max 221 mm, Height: max 61 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1930.54.15

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