Medicine containers
Artist
CONGO
Historical location nameZaire
Mediumhorn, gourds, fibers
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Ray L. Smalley
Object number1931.7.15
DescriptionHorns and gourds (4) 2 contain substance 2 small gourds and 1 bone tied by frayed string through holes. Large bone tied with modern string. Containers for medicine. Horns and tip of gourds worn on the body or in the hair as a cure or a preventative of disease or disaster.Black horn with small horn and two other objects attached. Small horn has two holes, other objects one hole each. (MJM)
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Zulu artist
c. 1812
