Container

Object/Artifact

-

Nso Traditional Catalog

Name/Title

Container

Entry/Object ID

2014.01.072

Description

Wooden container carved in the form of a calabash with a long neck that curves over the body of the vessel. The maker inscribed his name along the neck, and dated it on the bottom. The entire object is carved with rows of cowrie shell designs, circle shapes, and two lizards facing nose to nose on the back.

Context

Used to store and serve palm wine

Made/Created

Date made

1985

Dimensions

Height

61 cm

Width

44 cm

Dimension Notes

H: 61 cm Diameter: 44 cm

Material

Wood