The proverb pot lids of Lower Congo
Object type:
proverb lid
Materials:
wood
Legend:
I planted this tree so that the drum can resonate as much as possible. The proverb quoted here can be sent to someone who has shown generous or magnanimous behaviour with a view to being honoured and respected. For a drum to resonate well, it must be situated near the tree. Meaning: The need for marriage and complementarity of the sexes.
Place of collecting:
Angola > Cabinda
Culture:
Kongo
Acquisition related person:
G. Dehondt as seller
Date of acquisition:
1951-02-15
Dimensions:
20,7 cm
Inventory number:
EO.1951.7.11