Vessel

29-59-236

From: Angola

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 29-59-236
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Mbangala
Provenience Angola
Section African
Materials Gourd
Technique Incised
Iconography Human Figure | Bird
Description

Calabash. One side of the small stem has been cut away to form a spout-like opening at the top of the vessel. Elaborate incised decoration of geometrical, human and bird figure.

Height 19 cm
Outside Diameter 18 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Henry C. Mercer, 1927
Other Number Mercer 20175 - Old Museum Number

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