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Wooden ceremonial cup- used by Chief in pouring out of a sacrifice of beer
Wooden ceremonial cup- used by Chief in pouring out of a sacrifice of beer
Object Number 37-105-50/3162
Display Title Wooden ceremonial cup- used by Chief in pouring out of a sacrifice of beer
Descriptions
Indigenous Term gombe
Inventory Description Cup, carved wood, extended cut-out and incised handle, pedestal base
Classification
  • Cup
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Ba Copi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Portuguese East Africa: Inhambane, vicinity of; Manjacazi
Materials Wood, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 16.7 x 18.5 x 9.7 cm (6 9/16 x 7 5/16 x 3 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-105-50/3162; 9.

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