The proverb pot lids of Lower Congo
Object type:
proverb lid
Materials:
wood
Legend:
The bird on this pot lid has been placed next to a cut throat razor. "If the swallow did not manage to cut his wife's hair, how can I? Meaning: There are things that we claim to be capable of but are impossible to achieve.
Place of collecting:
Angola > Cabinda
Culture:
Woyo
Acquisition related person:
Rev. Father Joseph Troesch as seller
Date of acquisition:
1951-09-07
Dimensions:
18,9 cm x 5 cm
Inventory number:
EO.1951.50.148