Accession No
Z 13355.1-2
Description
Calabash bowl [.1] and lid [.2]. Bowl and lid are carved with geometric patterns and abstract designs, possibly leaves; inside of the lid is also carved with concentric and geometric grooves. Bowl has an original repair over a crack using 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 13355.1-2; 2039 A [Thomas Coll. 1st Cat.]; 163 [Thomas Coll. label]
Cultural Affliation
Edo; Ghotuo
Material
Gourd; Fibre
Local Term
Measurements
280mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for Z 13355[.1-6]: 'Three calabashes highly carved - each with its identically carved lid.'
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Related Documents)
See E 1910.118 and E 1913.3 records for further details about the Thomas Collection from Nigeria.
Event Date 7/5/2001
Author: Katrina Dring
Description (Physical description)
Inside slightly carved. Evidence of insect damage. Crack from rim on base, with original repair, using string.
Event Date 3/7/2001
Author: Sam Daisley
Context (Amendments / updates)
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 4/7/2001
Author: maa
Context (Amendments / updates)
The calabash lid (.2) was originally incorrectly marked Z 13375. Information about this incorrect marking can be found on catalogue card Z 13375 along with a photograph of an unrelated calabash, Z 13323.
Event Date 4/10/2021
Author: Sam Daisley
Description (Physical description)
Calabash bowl [.1] and lid [.2]. Bowl and lid are carved with geometric patterns and abstract designs, possibly leaves; inside of the lid is also carved with concentric and geometric grooves. Bowl has an original repair over a crack using string.
Event Date 4/10/2021
Author: Sam Daisley
FM:128648
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