lidded container with human head finial, Songo (Congolese, late 19th century-early 20th century), 1900-1910, wood, bark, pigment, A-C) 20-5/8 x 5 x 5 in. (installed) A) head finial lid: 10-1/4 x 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 in. B) container: 6-1/2 x 3-3/4 x 3-3/4 in. C) base: 6-1/2 x 5 x 5 in., C) Inscribed, Pyro engraved on vertical side of base: Song DekVoi [have not translated DekVoi which is possibly a location or family reference] C) Inscribed in white paint at outer rim of base, Brill collection inventory number: 578, African Art

lidded container with human head finial, Songo (Congolese, late 19th century-early 20th century), 1900-1910, wood, bark, pigment, A-C) 20-5/8 x 5 x 5 in. (installed) A) head finial lid: 10-1/4 x 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 in. B) container: 6-1/2 x 3-3/4 x 3-3/4 in. C) base: 6-1/2 x 5 x 5 in., C) Inscribed, Pyro engraved on vertical side of base: Song DekVoi [have not translated DekVoi which is possibly a location or family reference] C) Inscribed in white paint at outer rim of base, Brill collection inventory number: 578, African Art Stock Photo
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5433 x 7240 px | 46 x 61.3 cm | 18.1 x 24.1 inches | 300dpi

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lidded container with human head finial, Songo (Congolese, late 19th century-early 20th century), 1900-1910, wood, bark, pigment, A-C) 20-5/8 x 5 x 5 in. (installed) A) head finial lid: 10-1/4 x 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 in. B) container: 6-1/2 x 3-3/4 x 3-3/4 in. C) base: 6-1/2 x 5 x 5 in., C) Inscribed, Pyro engraved on vertical side of base: Song DekVoi [have not translated DekVoi which is possibly a location or family reference] C) Inscribed in white paint at outer rim of base, Brill collection inventory number: 578, African Art