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1936.16.105

Carved wooden peg. Oblong and tapering in shape. One side has carved geometric decoration painted with black and red pigment. [AF [OPS Move] 21/3/2017]

1936.16.105

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Collection type
Object
Description
Carved wooden peg. Oblong and tapering in shape. One side has carved geometric decoration painted with black and red pigment. [AF [OPS Move] 21/3/2017]
Geographical reference
Somalia
Africa > Eastern Africa > Somalia
Kismaayo
Cultural groups
Somali
Rahanwiin
Person
Field collector Diana Powell-Cotton
PRM source Diana Powell-Cotton
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1935
Date collected
1934 - 1935
Acquisition information
Donated: 1936
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 318 mm, Width: max 44 mm, Depth: max 13 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1936.16.105 Other numbers: 1027

Search terms: Dwelling, Building Part, House-ornament

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