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Fragments of bowls made of soapstone and decorated with carvings of bulls and zebras
Fragments of bowls made of soapstone and decorated with carvings of bulls and zebras
Object Number 2004.29.12882
Display Title Fragments of bowls made of soapstone and decorated with carvings of bulls and zebras
Descriptions
Object Description written on board: "Fragments of Bowls made of soapstone and decorated with carvings of Bulls, Zebras. /Found in Zimbabwe, Mashona land by Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Bent of Ireland."
Department Photographic
Date ca. 1891
Artist Theodore Bent
Culture
  • African
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Zimbabwe
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 22.225 × 30.4801 cm (8 3/4 × 12 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Mabel V. A. Bent

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