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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Gourd for women’s initiation rites
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Gourd for women’s initiation rites

Artist Luvale Artist
Date1971
Made/manufacturedZambia, Africa
MediumGourd, beads, cowrie shells, fiber
DimensionsOverall: 5 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (13.65 x 6.35 x 6.35 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Dr. Anita Spring
Object number2023.31.4
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DescriptionGourd adorned with strands of black and white seed beads, cowries and fiber.
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