Hook
AF736
From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Curatorial Section: African
| Object Number | AF736 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Bushongo |
| Provenience | Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo |
| Section | African |
| Materials | Wood | Plant Fiber |
| Technique | Carved |
| Description | Wooden, carved suspension hook. Geometric carvings on body of hook in the forms of lines, triangles and X's. The top of the hook is pointed and around the neck is wrapped a piece of twisted plant fiber, part of the fiber has broken off, yet remains with object. Attached to a rafter or to one of the wall timbers, these hooks are used for hanging up wooden vessels, pots, baskets, weapons, etc. |
| Height | 2 cm |
| Length | 10 cm |
| Width | 6 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912 |
| Other Number | 935 - Other Number |
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