Accession No
Z 13360.1-2
Description
Two carved cabalash, possibly both lids. One [.1] is larger and decorated with carved geometric decoration, with a small section of stalk remaining. There is a small hole near the rim, where an old label is attached, as well as an original repair of plant fibre. The other [.2] is smaller and decorated with geometric carving; the stalk has worn away and there is an original repair in string.
Place
Africa; West Africa; Nigeria; Edo State; Otuo [Otua]
Period
Source
Thomas, Northcote Whitridge [field collector]; Bevan, Anthony Ashley (Professor) [monetary donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 13360.1-2; MAA: Z 13360/Record 1 [Incorrect no.]; 2044 a-b [Thomas Coll. 1st Cat.]
Cultural Affliation
Edo; Ghotuo
Material
Gourd
Local Term
Measurements
230mm
Events
Context (Related Documents)
The Thomas numbers, 2031-2050 have been duplicated. They are differentiated by the suffix 'a'. See page 48-9 in the 1st Thomas Catalogue.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for Z 13360: 'calabash March '78. Stick Aug '78'. The objects marked 2044 a, b is a carved calabash. An object also bearing the number is a piece of black wood with carved end.
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Found together / assemblage)
See E 1910.118 and E 1913.3 records for further details about the Thomas Collection from Nigeria
Event Date 7/5/2001
Author: Sam Daisley
Description (Physical description)
There are 2 carved gourds, ?both lids (as a very small section of stalk remains). The small one has a Thomas/Bevan label, with '2044b' added in ink, and '2044 'written in pencil on object. There is also a crack from the rim, with an original repair. The larger gourd has a Thomas/Bevan label noting "T.C.2044 a". There is also a crack from the rim, with an original repair. Evidence of some insect damage.
Event Date 4/7/2001
Author: Sam Daisley
Context (Amendments / updates)
There has been some confusion over the objects numbered Z 13360. The Accession Register notes "Straw fan" but this has been crossed out and replaced with "(carved calabash)". The 1st Thomas Collection Catalogue notes for 2044 a "Calabash", and for 2044 "Basket (gogulu)". There is also a black stick, with 2 carved ridges around the top, marked with Z 13360. I have therefore made the stick Z 13360/Record 2 [object is now TEMP.01354].
Event Date 4/7/2001
Author: Sam Daisley
Description (Physical description)
Two carved cabalash, possibly both lids. One [.1] is larger and decorated with carved geometric decoration, with a small section of stalk remaining. There is a small hole near the rim, where an old label is attached, as well as an original repair of plant fibre. The other [.2] is smaller and decorated with geometric carving; the stalk has worn away and there is an original repair in string.
Event Date 4/10/2021
Author: Sam Daisley
FM:128634
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