The proverb pot lids of Lower Congo
Object type:
proverb lid
Materials:
wood
Legend:
If the key to a box is nearby, that means that it is empty. This proverb means that one should be suspicious of a proposal that seems to be too good to be true. It can also be used to speak about an attractive looking person who has few morals.
Place of collecting:
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Bas-Congo
Culture:
Solongo
Acquisition related person:
Léon M. J. Guebels (°1889 - †1966) as donor
Date of acquisition:
1946-07-23
Dimensions:
18,5 cm
Inventory number:
EO.0.0.42905