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Object type
proverb lid
Materials
wood
Legend
If the key to a box is nearby, that means that it is empty. This proverb means that one should be suspicious of a proposal that seems to be too good to be true. It can also be used to speak about an attractive looking person who has few morals.
Place of collecting
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Bas-Congo
Culture
Solongo
Acquisition related person
Léon M. J. Guebels (°1889 - †1966), as donor
Date of acquisition
1946-07-23
Dimensions
18,5 cm
Inventory number
EO.0.0.42905
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