Cup
AF428
From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Curatorial Section: African
| Object Number | AF428 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Bushongo |
| Provenience | Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo |
| Period | Early 20th Century |
| Section | African |
| Materials | Wood |
| Technique | Carved |
| Description | Wooden vessel; flat base; mid section is bulbous; handle on side, carved oval shape with pointed ends protrude from the handle; body of object is ornamenttaly carved with small diamonds; this pattern is called "Mayulu", meaning the tortoise. |
| Height | 12 cm |
| Outside Diameter | 5.3 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912 |
| Other Number | 686 - Field No SF |
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