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Clay pot made by tonga women
Clay pot made by tonga women
Object Number 47-44-50/6151
Display Title Clay pot made by tonga women
Descriptions
Object Description Clay pot made by tonga women, it is used to carry and hold water, may be put on the fire to boil.
Inventory Description Bowl, ceramic, blackened brown, rounded base, slightly raised rim, liquid stains
Classification
  • Bowl
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Inhambane
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Mozambique
Additional Geographic Terms Portuguese East Africa: Inhambane, vicinity of
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 12 x 24.1 x 24.2 cm (4 3/4 x 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-44-50/6151/ #24 A

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