Beer Pot
Item number 3434/1 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Round, shiny, black pot with a side by side double diamond design carved around the sides three times. Each diamond is composed of rows of smaller raised diamonds. The form is globular, with a flat circular base, and wide circular mouth. A round, woven basketry piece (part b) fits over the opening as a cover. The cover is woven in a coiled design.
Narrative
Zulu ceramic vessel said to be from the Umlazi area in southeastern KwaZulu-Natal province. Obtained by Tchuemegne from a dealer in Durban, South Africa.
Item History
- Made in South Africa
- Collected in Durban, Natal, South Africa
- Owned by Richard Tchuemegne before August 2020
- Received from Richard Tchuemegne (Seller) on August 19, 2020
What
- Name
- Beer Pot
- Identification Number
- 3434/1 a-b
- Type of Item
- pot
- Material
- clay and plant fibre
- Part A
- height 21.0 cm, diameter 27.0 cm
- Part B
- height 4.6 cm, diameter 21.2 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- South Africa
- Collected in
- Durban, Natal, South Africa
Who
- Culture
- Zulu
- Previous Owner
- Richard Tchuemegne
- Received from
- Richard Tchuemegne (Seller)
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 2020
- Acquisition Date
- on August 19, 2020
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3434/0001 a-b
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