The proverb pot lids of Lower Congo
Object type:
proverb lid
Materials:
wood
Legend:
This pot lid depicts a cat fish swimming towards its shelter situated between the roots of a tree on the bank. "The cat fish is happy because its home is nearby". Meaning: He who has a home and a family will always be happy.
Place of collecting:
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Bas-Congo
Culture:
Woyo
Acquisition related person:
Edgar Beer as seller
Date of acquisition:
1958-12-11
Dimensions:
17,5 cm x 5,1 cm
Inventory number:
EO.1958.31.1