Model Mortar Item Number: Ab360 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Circular, wooden model mortar. The base of the object is slightly larger than the rest of it and is incised and burnt with zigzag lines to create a pattern of triangles. The triangles along the bottom edge are dark brown from being burnt. The top portion of the object is narrow at the base and widens towards the top. The top is incised or burnt with linear lines to create a diamond shaped pattern. The diamond shapes are dark brown because of being burnt.
Item History
- Made in Angola
- Collected between 1940 and 1966
- Owned by Anne E. Copithorne before May 22, 1980
- Received from Anne E. Copithorne (Donor) on May 22, 1980
What
Who
- Culture
- Southern African
- Previous Owner
- Anne E. Copithorne
- Received from
- Anne E. Copithorne (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Angola
When
- Collection Date
- between 1940 and 1966
- Ownership Date
- before May 22, 1980
- Acquisition Date
- on May 22, 1980
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0636/0032