Vessel
AF429
From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Curatorial Section: African
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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