Cup
AF391
From: Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Curatorial Section: African
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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