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Termites' nest, principal object in ko set - the part underground in which the q
Termites' nest, principal object in ko set - the part underground in which the q
Object Number 39-32-50/3429
Display Title Termites' nest, principal object in ko set - the part underground in which the q
Descriptions
Object Description Termites' nest, principal object in ko set - the part underground in which the queen lives
Inventory Description Termite nest, rounded
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Mineral
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Basa
  • Basa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms West Africa: Cameroon, South
Materials Clay
Dimensions Overall: 13.3 x 11.6 x 10.2 cm (5 1/4 x 4 9/16 x 4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-32-50/3429

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