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Object Number 21-24-50/B2344
Display Title Twin receptacles "akagene" (diminutive kinya-ruanda). one for meat, +
Descriptions
Object Description Twin receptacles "akagene" (diminutive kinya-ruanda). one for meat, the other for vegetables
Inventory Description Carved wooden double bowl, 2 receptacles attached w/ wood bar, carved from 1 pie
Classification
  • Bowl
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Rwanda
Additional Geographic Terms German Ruanda; Belgian Mandate
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 31 x 4.2 x 10.3 cm (12 3/16 x 1 5/8 x 4 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 21-24-50/B2344

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