Cup

AF422

From: Kasai District | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF422
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bushongo | Bangongo
Provenience Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Section African
Materials Wood
Technique Carved
Description

Carved. The pattern on lower edge is called gono, and means the moon. Wooden. Incised on body of cup are two horizontal bands of grooved diamond formations.

Height 11.5 cm
Outside Diameter 7.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912
Other Number 720 - Field No SF

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