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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Meat Tray [Ugqogo]
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Meat Tray [Ugqogo]

Cultural Group (South Africa)
Datenot dated
Mediumwood
Dimensions2 1/2 x 22 5/8 x 10 5/8"
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of Julianna B. Simmons
Terms
    Object number2016.14.29
    DescriptionThe compound head uses a handsomely carved wooden tray to cut up meat to serve to family members. When not in use the tray is stored on its side so that the decorated bottom may be seen and admired. The most typical design is amasumpa, similar to the bump patterns found on beer pots. The wood is blackened by charring with a hot iron.
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    Not on view
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    Zulu people
    not dated
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    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    mid 20th century
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    Artist Unknown
    late 19th to early 20th century (printed 1992)
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    Lobi people
    20th century
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    Lobi people
    20th century
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    Guro people
    20th century
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    Zulu people
    not dated
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    Zulu people
    not dated
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    N'Gere people
    ca. 1925
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    Bassa people
    20th century
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    Artist Unknown
    19th century