Pot Stand Item Number: Ae99 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Stand made from the inside of a gourd carved in a geometric design of two interlocking oblongs with four square tips at each corner, one of which is missing. Centre has ring inside a square with 'v' inside loops. Incised with lines and a thin line of brown painted inside pattern following the design. Curves up at side (bottom of gourd). Very light weight.
History Of Use
Used as a stand for plates, pots, etc.
Cultural Context
Household use.
Item History
- Made in Cameroon before 1980
- Owned by E. M. Von Kaldenberg before August 6, 1980
- Received from E. M. Von Kaldenberg (Donor) on August 6, 1980
What
Who
- Culture
- Central African
- Previous Owner
- E. M. Von Kaldenberg
- Received from
- E. M. Von Kaldenberg (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cameroon
When
- Creation Date
- before 1980
- Ownership Date
- before August 6, 1980
- Acquisition Date
- on August 6, 1980
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0641/0004