Dish
Object Number:
AF3671
Current Location:
Imagine Africa
Culture:
Yoruba
Provenience:
Nigeria
Section:
African
Materials:
Wood
Iconography:
Men
Woman
Description:
Round wooden dish with hinged lid supported by five figures, only one of which is in native costume (female, in a short skirt and sash). The others are islamized natives in long shirts or smocks, one bearded wears a turban. His face is painted yellow, probably an Arab.
Height:
25cm
Width:
19cm
Depth:
21cm
Credit Line:
Purchased from W. O. Oldman
Other Number:
Current & Past Exhibitions:
Imagine Africa with the Penn Museum (18 Sep 2011 - Jan 2013)
Bibliography:
[Journal] Crownover, David J. "The Pink People" Vol.: Vol. 2, No. 3. : Page/Fig./Plate: 34
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