The proverb pot lids of Lower Congo
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