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Bowl
Object Number 998-26-50/12941
Display Title Bowl
Descriptions
Object Description Food preparation bowl with incised and punched decoration on the exterior surface. There are numerous large open cracks with native repairs made with corrugated metal staples and metal plates. The bowl is worn smooth on the interior, probably from use. The internal bottom has a smooth dark patina that is either from use or from burning out wood to initially form the bowl
Inventory Description Bowl, carved wood, incised linear design, mended with metal strips, cracked
Classification
  • Bowl
Department Ethnographic
Date 20th century
Culture
  • Tuareg
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms North Africa
Materials Wood, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 12.9 x 22.2 x 22.4 cm (5 1/16 x 8 3/4 x 8 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 998-26-50/12941
Credit Line Gift of Mark S. Rapoport, MD, School of Public Health '73, and Jane C. Hughes, Radcliffe '67
Provenance
Collector Mark S. Rapoport (1990 or later - 12/28/98)
Donor Mark S. Rapoport (1990 or later - 12/28/98)

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