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Offering bowl, consisting of two parts, constructed from a gourd
Offering bowl, consisting of two parts, constructed from a gourd
Object Number 973-26-50/11538
Display Title Offering bowl, consisting of two parts, constructed from a gourd
Descriptions
Object Description Offering bowl, consisting of two parts, constructed from a gourd. Stained deep reddish-brown. Entire surface of cover covered iwth tassels of bead, seed and cowrie shells. Same type of tassel around upper slope of base.
Inventory Description Bowl, carved gourd, with lid, cowrie shell, glass bead, and seed ornamentation
Classification
  • Bowl
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Fon
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nigeria
Materials Gourd, Cowrie, Seed, Glass
Dimensions Overall: 10.5 x 18.5 x 18 cm (4 1/8 x 7 5/16 x 7 1/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 973-26-50/11538
Provenance
Dealer Tribal Arts (1973)

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