The proverb pot lids of Lower Congo
Object type:
proverb lid
Materials:
wood
Legend:
The python swallowed a man. You will soon hear this story everywhere. Meaning: You must not believe everything you hear.
Place of collecting:
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Bas-Congo > Banana
Culture:
Woyo
Field collector:
Albert Maesen
Acquisition related person:
Albert Maesen as mission
Date of acquisition:
1953-12-04
Dimensions:
15,5 cm x 5,5 cm
Inventory number:
EO.1953.74.938