Ammunition Case

Lid

68-18-29

From: Gabon

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 68-18-29
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Fang
Provenience Gabon
Section African
Materials Wood | Brass
Description

Wooden form completely covered in highly embossed brass strips. Round bottom widens out to form globular body with narrow neck. Lid has small circle of metal which fits over neck of base. Top of lid is large disc of wood covered with brass. Diameter of top matches that of body. Geometric designs over entire article.

Height 16 cm
Outside Diameter 13.2 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. S. Logan Kerr, 1968

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