Vessel

AF429

From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF429
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bushongo | Bangongo
Provenience Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Section African
Materials Wood | Fiber
Description

Oil vessel, pattern, Idyakala Mosala Baba.

Circular wooden vessel; inner part of rim extends over inside of vessel; outer part of rim extends over outside of vessel; there are grooves in rim; a triangular and linear design is on the outside of vessel; an inverted bowl-shaped base extends from the bottom of vessel; a fiber strand is wrapped around the vessel where the base meets the vessel; dark brown in color.

Height 8.3 cm
Outside Diameter 13.3 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912
Other Number 996 - Field No SF

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