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1914.76.14

Bamboo tube, incised with geometric patterns, for holding kohl. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 07/09/2010]

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1914.76.14

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bamboo tube, incised with geometric patterns, for holding kohl. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 07/09/2010]
Long description
Bamboo tube, incised with geometric patterns, for holding kohl. The incised lines have been filled in with black or red pigment. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 07/09/2010]
Geographical reference
Algeria
Africa > Northern Africa > Algeria
Aurès Mountains
Cultural groups
Chaouia Berber
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1914
Date collected
By 1914
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1914
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Material Pigment, Process Carved, Process Incised, Process Painted
Dimensions
Diameter: max 17 mm, Length: max 64 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1914.76.14 Other numbers: 1914.ß.492

Search terms: Vessel, Body Art, Toilet, Cosmetic Vessel, Toilet Article, Body Art Accessory