The proverb pot lids of Lower Congo
Object type:
proverb lid
Materials:
wood
Legend:
A broken egg remains broken. The chief's word is as it is and cannot be changed. Explanation: One should always respect the order of the head of family or village.
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:
18,2 cm x 4,4 cm
Inventory number:
EO.0.0.42915