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Mid-Twentieth Century Finely Carved Food Bowl Depicting Two Ducks

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This fine mid-twentieth-century bowl, from the Lozi culture in Zambia, would have been traditionally used to serve and store food. The bowl's base has been made from a single piece of wood, and two beautifully carved ducks decorate the lid. Animals depicted on Lozi bowls were often species that could be found inhabiting the shores of the Zambezi River. ‍Estimated Period: Mid-20th Century Length of Bowl: 53cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 9.8 in (24.9 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8736234685732
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