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Bowl with metal insert (possibly a ritual bowl)

Made By Mossi Cultural Group (Burkina Faso)
Dateearly-mid 20th century
Mediumwood, beaten metal
Dimensions5 1/2 high × 9 3/4 in. diameter (14 × 24.8 cm)
Classification(s)
  • WCMA Reserve Collection
Credit LineGift of Drs. Carolyn and Eli Newberger
Object numberRC.83.7
Descriptionwood has a slight patina
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Ritual bowl with chicken and metal liner
Ritual bowl with chicken and metal liner
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early/mid 20th century