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1953.8.28.1

Wooden milk pot cut from the solid. A hide cord runs through lugs/handles on either side of the pot as a carrying strap. For the separate lid or stopper see [1953.8.28 .2] [RM [OPS move] 15/9/2016]

1953.8.28.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden milk pot cut from the solid. A hide cord runs through lugs/handles on either side of the pot as a carrying strap. For the separate lid or stopper see [1953.8.28 .2] [RM [OPS move] 15/9/2016]
Geographical reference
Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya
Marsabit
Cultural groups
Boran
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1953
Date collected
1951 - 1953
Acquisition information
Donated: 1953
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Animal Hide Skin, Process Carved, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Height: max 240 mm total, Height: max 156 mm, Height: max 197 mm, Width: max 154 mm total, excluding strap, Height: max 156 mm total, excluding strap, Width: max 154 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1953.8.28.1 Other numbers: 14

Search terms: Vessel, Food and Drink, Food Accessory

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