Burl bowl, 1750-1850. Creator: Unknown

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Burl bowl, 1750-1850. Creator: Unknown

A large wooden bowl with an uneven shape and a rounded bottom. The lip is decorated with incised Adinkra symbols (symbols from Ghana that represent concepts or aphorisms). 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

Media ID 22167349

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