Cantimplora
Tetela · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Reference: VAR-9
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- Height
- 32 cm
- Material
- Wood and rope.
Cantimplora built from a species of African pumpkins. Used to conserve and transport drinking water. It is taken to the camps to dispose of water during…
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Full original description
Cantimplora built from a species of African pumpkins. Used to conserve and transport drinking water. It is taken to the camps to dispose of water during work. They are also used to store medical ointments and those intended for magical and divinatory practices. Patina for use.
Further technical information
- Width
- 31 cm
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX
- Recorded weight
- 2 g
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Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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