Cosmetic holder

Description

Box, cylindrical with lid, of carved wood decorated with lozenge pattern within two friezes around the body and lid for holding tukula pigment for cosmetic use: Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Bushongo people, early 20th century

Museum reference

A.1949.186

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Cosmetic holder, Box

Production information

Unknown
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa

Date

Early 20th century

Style / Culture

Bushongo

Materials

Wood

Physical description

Wood; textile pattern design of lozenges running around the body within two friezes

Exhibitions

• Patterns of Life (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

national museum of scotland »
level 1 »
world cultures, patterns of life

Credit

Acquired with the aid of the Cameron Fund