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Goblet

Culture: Wongo
Medium: Wood
Place Made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dates: early 20th century
Dimensions: 8 1/4 x 3 11/16 x 3 11/16 in. (21 x 9.4 x 9.4 cm)
Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 22.175
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
Image: Overall, 22.175_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Carved wooden goblet with large flaring mouth and rounded body on a small circular pedestal. Geometric incised diamond shapes on neck of vessel. Curved patterns on body. Condition: Good, Dark brown patina.

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