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Palm Wine Bottle
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Palm Wine Bottle

Artist/Maker Bamileke people Cameroon
Datenot dated
CultureBamileke
Mediumgourd and wood
DimensionsOverall: 12 1/4 x 10 in. (31.1 x 25.4 cm)
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of an Anonymous Donor
Terms
    Object number2007.21.37A-B
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    • Art of Africa
    DescriptionGourds are admired for their natural forms, parts of which may even be enhanced by controlled growing conditions; elongating the neck or flattening the body for example. A well-used, well-loved container develops a lusterous dark patina.
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