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A dark brown carved vessel with a rounded central body and a circular top opening. Incised lines and small dots decorate the middle. Two carved figures (zemi) with faces and arms extend upward and outward from opposite ends.
Bowl
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Bowl

Datec. 1100 - 1500
Place of originPuerto Rico, North and Central America
MediumCarved ironwood with patina
Dimensions4 x 8 7/8 x 4 in. (10.2 x 22.5 x 10.2 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1995.28.129
Collections
Visual DescriptionA dark brown carved vessel with a rounded central body and a circular top opening. Incised lines and small dots decorate the middle. Two carved figures (zemi) with faces and arms extend upward and outward from opposite ends.
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