Object

Accession No

Z 13355.3-4

Description

Calabash bowl [.3] and lid [.4]. Bowl and lid are carved with geometric patterns and abstract designs, possibly leaves. Bowl has an original repair over a crack using plant fibre; part of the rim has come away and is missing.

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 13355.3-4; 2039 B [Thomas Coll. - 1st Cat.]; 164 [Thomas Coll. label]

Cultural Affliation

Edo; Ghotuo

Material

Gourd; Fibre

Local Term

Measurements

270mm

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)
Chip missing from rim of base. Crack from rim, with original repair using cane. Chips in lid's rim. Evidence of insect damage.
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

Description (Physical description)
Calabash bowl [.3] and lid [.4]. Bowl and lid are carved with geometric patterns and abstract designs, possibly leaves. Bowl has an original repair over a crack using plant fibre; part of the rim has come away and is missing.
Event Date 4/10/2021
Author: Sam Daisley

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