The proverb pot lids of Lower Congo
Object type:
proverb lid
Materials:
wood
Legend:
The snake in the pot: you can either break the utensil or wait until it emerges. Meaning: faced with any situation, there are several ways to act, from the most thoughtless to the wisest.
Place of collecting:
Angola > Cabinda
Culture:
Woyo
Acquisition related person:
Rev. Father Joseph Troesch as seller
Date of acquisition:
1951-09-07
Dimensions:
19 cm x 6,3 cm
Inventory number:
EO.1951.50.47