Container Item Number: K5.132 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Container made from a calabash gourd. The container (part a) is covered in multicoloured, geometric diamond-shaped patterned beading. The wooden stopper (part b) is also covered in multicoloured beading with a fringe.
History Of Use
Water container.
Item History
- Made in Durban, Natal, South Africa during 1972
- Owned by African Art Center before November 7, 1972
- Received from African Art Center (Seller) and Unknown (Funding source) on November 7, 1972
What
Who
- Culture
- Zulu
- Previous Owner
- African Art Center
- Received from
- African Art Center (Seller) and Unknown (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Durban, Natal, South Africa
When
- Creation Date
- during 1972
- Ownership Date
- before November 7, 1972
- Acquisition Date
- on November 7, 1972
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 102
- Accession Number
- 0225/0003 a-b