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Gourd container with hole cut in side, contains 2 bones, woven strands of straw
Gourd container with hole cut in side, contains 2 bones, woven strands of straw
Object Number 65-46-50/10828
Display Title Gourd container with hole cut in side, contains 2 bones, woven strands of straw
Descriptions
Object Description Gourd container with hole cut in side, contains 2 bones, woven strands of straw with cowrie shells, piece of horn on string (ceremonial)
Inventory Description Gourd container, perforated opening with bone, fiber, shell, horn ornaments
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Container
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Ovimbundu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Angola
Additional Geographic Terms West Africa: Angloa; Chileso
Materials Gourd, Fiber, Shell, Horn, Bone
Dimensions Overall: 7.6 x 10.3 x 10 cm (3 x 4 1/16 x 3 15/16 in.)
Quantity 7
Label on object 10828

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