Mortar Item Number: 3522/3 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Snuff mortar made of horn with incised motifs across surface. The body is naturally curved, with a circular opening tapering to a rounded base. Deep groove carved towards base; band of alternating triangles incised above. From opening to middle of body, groupings of incised dots decorate the exterior. Dots create linear and geometric motifs; all circles are filled in with black pigment(?).
Narrative
The donor taught in a rural school in Tobli, eastern Liberia, from 1965 to 1967.
Item History
- Made in Liberia
- Collected between 1965 and 1968
- Owned by Donald White before August 27, 2021
- Received from Donald White (Donor) on August 27, 2021
What
Who
- Culture
- Krahn
- Previous Owner
- Donald White
- Received from
- Donald White (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Liberia
When
- Collection Date
- between 1965 and 1968
- Ownership Date
- before August 27, 2021
- Acquisition Date
- on August 27, 2021
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3522/0003