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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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