Box Lid
AF531B
From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Curatorial Section: African
Object Number | AF531B |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Bushongo | Bangongo |
Provenience | Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo |
Section | African |
Materials | Wood |
Technique | Carved |
Description | Semi-circular wooden container with lid; a raised crescent shape in the center; above this is split into five sections and carved a series of zigzag lines, then small squares that are grid- like; below this, in the center, are three protruding cone shaped carvings (possibly representing antelope horns), on both sides is a similiar zigzag design as above; hole found in upper center of lid; lid has an interior rim that fits securley into body of the box. |
Height | 6 cm |
Length | 8 cm |
Width | 25 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912 |
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