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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Kola Nut Container
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
© Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami

Kola Nut Container

Datenot dated
Mediumwood and brass
DimensionsOverall: 10 1/4 x 15 x 5 in. (26 x 38.1 x 12.7 cm)
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of Alan Potamkin
Terms
    Object number2012.2.11
    DescriptionThe rooster, as a domestic animal, signifies humility and service, an appropriate form for a container for offerings whether to guests or to gods.
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    19th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    early 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    early 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    mid 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    ca. 1960