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Beer Vessel Cover (imbenge)
Beer Vessel Cover (imbenge)

Beer Vessel Cover (imbenge)

DateMid–late 20th century
Associated withAfrica
MediumDouble weave telephone wire
DimensionsHeight: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
Diameter: 7 15/16 in. (20.2 cm)
ClassificationsMetal
Credit LineGift of Julianna Simmons
Object number2017.20.21
On View
On view
ProvenanceDavid Roberts (dealer) South Africa; sold to William B. Simmons, New York, NY, February 23, 2011; given to daughter Julianna Simmons, New York, NY, n.d.; given to NCMA, 2017.
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