Calabash stand

Object/Artifact

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Nso Traditional Catalog

Name/Title

Calabash stand

Entry/Object ID

2014.01.309

Description

Top of the stand is a circular band decorated with carved curved lines and diamond shapes. Holding up the band are four dog heads with forelegs connecting them to the base, which is like the upper band. Between the dogs are double half oval shapes carved with concentric lines.

Context

Used to hold a calabash holding liquid especially palm wine

Dimensions

Height

37 cm

Width

34 cm

Dimension Notes

H: 37 cm Diameter: 34 cm

Material

Wood, pigment