Vessel

Songye people, African

19th century

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necklace; bracelet; female
Hoe or currency blade
Vessel topped with female head has narrow, cylindrical spout and strap handle. Head has three rows of plaits, closed coffee-bean eyes, nose and mouth. Body and shoulder of vessel have three registers of decoration, consisting of alternating triangles and diamonds.
Cast silver band bracelet, open at underside of wrist, inlaid with ebony; engraved and punched linear and repeating geometric patterns