Bowl Item Number: Ae60 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved wood bowl with a pouring lip and a pierced lug at opposite side. Geometric incised linear design circles the bowl. Four grooves are close to the upper edge with a band below divided into equal triangles, half of each having either five or six vertical lines within. Exterior finish is smooth and interior is rough.
Cultural Context
For domestic use.
Item History
- Made in Cameroon
- Collected before 1980
- Owned by E. M. Von Kaldenberg before July 28, 1980
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and E. M. Von Kaldenberg (Seller) on July 28, 1980
What
Who
- Culture
- Central African
- Previous Owner
- E. M. Von Kaldenberg
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and E. M. Von Kaldenberg (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cameroon
When
- Collection Date
- before 1980
- Ownership Date
- before July 28, 1980
- Acquisition Date
- on July 28, 1980
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0640/0024