Accession No

Z 11705.2 A-B


Description

Ubele. Calabash with carved exterior consisting of diagonally divided square panels. Crack in side from rim, with original repair using cane stitching.


Place

Africa; West Africa; Nigeria; Edo State; Afuze [Afuge]


Period


Source

Thomas, Northcote Whitridge [field collector]; Bevan, Anthony Ashley (Professor) [monetary donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

Z 11705.2 A-B; 2104 [Thomas Coll. - 1st Cat.]; 211 [Thomas Coll. label]


Cultural Affliation

Edo; Afuze


Material

Gourd; Cane


Local Term

ubele


Measurements

165mm


Events

Context (Amendments / updates)
Note on catalogue card reads: 'Destroyed. Decayed'.

Event Date 1/6/2000
Author: Katrina Dring


Description (Physical description)
Calabash, small ['small' has been crossed out and replaced by 'large' in different handwriting], carved exterior and interior.
In pencil on catalogue card: 'UBELE - Calabash'.

Event Date 1/6/2000
Author: Katrina Dring


Context (Related Documents)
See E 1910.118 and E 1913.3 records for further details about the Thomas Collection from Nigeria. [T.Cotterill]
Event Date 7/5/2001
Author: Katrina Dring


Description (Physical description)
There are 2 separate gourd bowls, with lids with this IDNO. The large gourd is numbered 2104 and 167. Evidence of some insect damage. Staining in lid and bowl.
The smaller gourd is numbered 2104 and 211. Crack in side from rim, with original repair, using cane stitching. Evidence of insect damage.

Event Date 3/7/2001
Author: Katrina Dring


Context (Amendments / updates)
The Thomas Catalogue notes only 1 calabash. (but does add "2104 bracelet of wrought brass". The Accession Register notes only 1 calabash. [R.Hand]
Event Date 3/7/2001
Author: Katrina Dring


Context (Amendments / updates)
Found at Shorts. [R.Hand]

Event Date 3/7/2001
Author: Katrina Dring


Description (Physical description)
Ubele. Calabash (A) with lid (B). Carved exterior consisting of diagonally divided square panels. Crack in side from rim, with original repair using cane stitching.
Event Date 5/10/2021
Author: Lily Stancliffe


FM:287690

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