The NCMM Collection
Wooden Lidded Receptacle
Wooden receptacle with a lid, depicting a tortoise with geometric designs.
Local:
Tortoise Receptacle
Abeokuta
Description
Wooden receptacle with a lid, depicting a tortoise with geometric designs. It is used to hold and present kolanuts for spiritual and ceremonial activities.
Locality: Abeokuta, Yoruba
Chronology: 19th Century
Provenance: Southwest
Material: Wood, Pigments
Measurement: H 118cm, B 20cm, W 11.15kg
Current Location: National Museum Lagos