The proverb pot lids of Lower Congo
Object type:
proverb lid
Materials:
wood
Legend:
If a bed of reeds settles on your feet, it did not end up there voluntarily. This proverb may refer to two people having never-ending discussions and one gets angry accusing the other of having started the argument.
Place of collecting:
Angola > Cabinda
Culture:
Woyo
Acquisition related person:
I. Mesmaekers as donor
Date of acquisition:
1956-11-27
Dimensions:
19,5 cm x 4,9 cm
Inventory number:
EO.1956.88.35