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| Maker(s): | Unknown | | Culture: | African; South African; Zulu
| | Title: | Handle, possibly from a gourd ladle
| | Type: | Food Service
| | Materials: | Gourd
| | Place Made: | Africa
| | Measurements: | overall: 18 7/8 x 3 1/8 x 1 3/4 in.; 47.9425 x 7.9375 x 4.445 cm
| | Narrative Inscription: | Written on object, in black ink: "15. Zulu"
| | Accession Number: | MH 2003.26.17
| | Credit Line: | Transfer from the Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections
| | Museum Collection: | Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Missionary Cabinet. Handle of a ladle, cup completely missing. Some knobby bits along the length but generally smooth. Reddish-tan color outside, and tan inside.
Tags:
African Subjects:
African (general, continental cultures) Link to share this object record:
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