Box Lid

AF531B

From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

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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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