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Object type
grave sculpture
Materials
rocks > steatite
Legend
Several stone memorial statues from Lower Congo depict prominent men with objects that refer to trade with Europeans. The cup refers to alcohol, which was imported from Europe as one of the main articles in exchange of palm nuts and ivory.
Place of collecting
Angola > Zaire (province)
Culture
Mboma
Acquisition related person
Robert Verly (°1901 - †1963), as seller
Date of acquisition
1953-06-08
Dimensions
31 cm
Inventory number
EO.1953.32.31
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