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Object type

proverb lid

Materials

wood

Legend

A box torn to pieces by a dog means that he sensed something. Explanation: Even if a dog is not really responsible for having torn up the unguarded box, a deceived man cannot blame either his wife or her lover because he alone is responsible for the situation.

Place of collecting

Democratic Republic of the Congo > Bas-Congo > Mayombe

Culture

Woyo

Acquisition related person

Rev. Father Leo Bittremieux (°1880 - †1946), as donor

Date of acquisition

1946-07-23

Dimensions

18,4 cm x 6,5 cm

Inventory number

EO.0.0.42839




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