unknown Ugandan
Primary

Hut Carving

1965-1999

3 3/4 in. x 2 3/16 in. (diameter) (9.53 cm x 5.59 cm)

This object has the following keywords:

• African - Refers to the cultures of the continent of Africa, which is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, and the Mediterranean Sea.
• carvings - Refers to works executed by cutting a figure or design out of a solid material such as stone or wood. It typically refers to works that are relatively small in size, are part of a larger work, or are not considered art. For large and medium-sized three-dimensional works of art, use the broader term "sculpture" or another appropriate term.
• East African - Styles and cultures of the eastern area of Africa including Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, that together with the Horn of Africa (Somalia, Djibouti, Eritrea, and Ethiopia) make up Eastern Africa.
• huts - Simply constructed or small and humble dwellings, generally of natural materials.
• tourism - The industry providing facilities and services to people traveling for recreation.
• Ugandan - The style and culture of the central African State, Uganda.
• wood - The principal tissue of trees and other plants that provides both strength and a means of conducting nutrients. Wood is one of the most versatile materials known.

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