Cup

AF391

From: Kasai District | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF391
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bushongo
Provenience Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Section African
Materials Wood | Fiber
Description

Wooden, carved, patterns. Idya Kala, Bishenge Budi. Interlocking, continous pattern of triangular and diamond shapes, cross hatch pattern throughout. Both rim and base are incised with lines and small triangles. A strip of plant fiber is wrapped around both the top and lower half, joined with a piece down the center. Cup is dark brown in color,

Height 16.9 cm
Outside Diameter 5.4 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912
Other Number N704 - Other Number

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