Cup Item Number: 3626/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Commemoration mug. White cup is round, with partly tapered sides; flat base with a slight foot. On front centre is the Zambian flag with "ZAMBIA INDEPENDENCE DAY - 24th October 1964" curving underneath; flag done in colour, text in black. On back centre is a portrait inside an oval-shaped medallion; stippling throughout background. Smiling male figure has short hair, and is wearing a patterned wrap; done in black and white, with shading. "DR. KENNETH KAUNDA - THE FIRST PRESIDENT" is written underneath portrait; done in black. Base is undecorated and unsigned.

Narrative

Acquired by the donor while in Zambia.