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Small clay pot made by tonga women, used to carry and hold water
Small clay pot made by tonga women, used to carry and hold water
Object Number 47-44-50/6152
Display Title Small clay pot made by tonga women, used to carry and hold water
Descriptions
Object Description Small clay pot made by tonga women, used to carry and hold water, may be put on the fire to boil.
Inventory Description Ceramic pot, rounded body/base, brown, burnt exterior, chipped rim
Classification
  • Pot
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Inhambane
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Mozambique
Additional Geographic Terms Portuguese East Africa: Inhambane, vicinity of
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 12.5 x 16 x 16.2 cm (4 15/16 x 6 5/16 x 6 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-44-50/6152 & 24

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