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1954.5.109

Camel nose-piece. [ASh [OPS move] 12/6/2017]

1954.5.109

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Collection type
Object
Description
Camel nose-piece. [ASh [OPS move] 12/6/2017]
Long description
Nose-piece, 'silsil', for a troublesome camel. Made from iron and bent at acute angle. There are chain links at the end of each arm. [ASh [OPS move] 12/6/2017]
Geographical reference
Sudan, Republic of
Africa > Northern Africa > Sudan, Republic of
Darfur El Fasher
Cultural groups
Tama
Person
Maker Tama
Field collector Anthony John Arkell
PRM source Anthony John Arkell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1936
Date collected
1934 - 1936
Acquisition information
Donated: 1954
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Cast, Process Bent
Dimensions
Width: max 200 mm, Depth: max 28 mm, Length: max 409 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1954.5.109 Other numbers: 37D.138

Search terms: Animal Gear, Punishment and Torture, Camel Accessory, Animal Harness

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