The proverb pot lids of Lower Congo
Object type:
proverb lid
Materials:
wood
Legend:
The object placed in the centre of the pot lid is a basket 'ntete' which Woyo women used to use. " No matter how well made the basket, the cassava will always stick through it! " Meaning: Even if everything is done to prevent bad things from happening, life will always have its problems.
Place of collecting:
Angola > Cabinda
Culture:
Woyo
Acquisition related person:
I. Mesmaekers as donor
Date of acquisition:
1956-11-27
Dimensions:
16 cm x 5 cm
Inventory number:
EO.1956.88.39