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Object type
proverb lid
Materials
wood
Legend
This pot lid depicts a cat fish swimming towards its shelter situated between the roots of a tree on the bank. "The cat fish is happy because its home is nearby". Meaning: He who has a home and a family will always be happy.
Place of collecting
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Bas-Congo
Culture
Woyo
Acquisition related person
Edgar Beer, as seller
Date of acquisition
1958-12-11
Dimensions
17,5 cm x 5,1 cm
Inventory number
EO.1958.31.1
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