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Object type
grave sculpture
Materials
rocks > steatite
Legend
This stone memorial statue depicts a plate with engraved letters that can, however, not be deciphered as a readable text. The writing is a metaphor for the knowledge and skill prominent men liked to be associated with.
Place of collecting
Angola > Zaire (province)
Culture
Mboma
Acquisition related person
Robert Verly (°1901 - †1963), as seller
Date of acquisition
1953-06-08
Dimensions
42 x 27 x 8 cm
Inventory number
EO.1953.32.36
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