Accession No
Z 13290.1-2
Description
Calabash lidded bowl made from a single gourd split in half. Both halves are painted white and decorated with incised and grooved lines. The base and stalk are unpainted. The base has been damaged and repaired.
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 13290.1-2; MAA: 1985.56 [Cons. Lab. no.]; 1977 [Thomas Coll. -1st Cat.]; 161 [Thomas Coll. label]
Cultural Affliation
Edo; Ghotuo
Material
Gourd; Pigment
Local Term
Measurements
225mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Calabash, carved, painted white.
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 07/05/2001
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
'Bowl and lid, painted white, with area on base left unpainted. Evidence of insect damage, with 2 pieces broken off and re-attached to bowl, and large section still missing. Cracks in bowl repaired with glue.'
Event Date 3/7/2001
Author: Lily Stancliffe
Description (Physical description)
Calabash lidded bowl made from a single gourd split in half. Both halves are painted white and decorated with incised and grooved lines. The base and stalk are unpainted. The base has been damaged and repaired.
Event Date 1/10/2021
Author: Lily Stancliffe
FM:128758
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