A large wooden bowl with an uneven shape and a rounded bottom. The lip is decorated with incised Adinkra symbols. Formed metal pieces were nailed over 2 separate cracks, acting as "patches." There is surface wear throughout, particularly on the bottom and around the lip.
Authors
- Collection
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection Slavery and Freedom Objects Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design Slavery and Freedom NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 3, C3 053
- Dates
- 1750-1850
- Format
- Wood, metal
- Pages
- H x W x D: 7 x 16 7/8 x 16 7/8 in. (17.8 x 42.9 x 42.9 cm)
- Place Discussed
- United States of America Ghana
- Provider
- Smithsonian Institution
- Published in
- Ghana
- Rights
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Source
- Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/a1a597cc166c4899999a23044e728f17
