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

Artist/Maker (Cameroon)
Datenot dated
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
    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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    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Borana people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Fante people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bamileke people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    800 BCE-1400 CE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Fon people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Paracas
    700 BCE-1 CE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Asante people
    ca. 1960
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Koro people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    George Benjamin Luks
    ca. 1900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Central Highlands/Atlantic Watershed
    ca. 1-800
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    19th century