Bulle

This is a bulle , buli , or gourd container, used in tapping poyo , or palm wine. Once a hole has been tapped into the palm tree, a bulle is tied below it to catch the liquid - this example has a small funnel to direct the poyo into the container.

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Further Information

• Type: Containers, vessels
• Object: Bulle
• Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre, Wood
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 310mm [H]
• Production Date: Pre 2010
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Unknown
• Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
• Accession Number: SLNM.2010.029.04

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