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1964.6.4

Half a gourd with a pattern applied in beeswax.

1964.6.4

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Collection type
Object
Description
Half a gourd with a pattern applied in beeswax.
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Sokoto Province Kebbi Argungu
Cultural groups
Hausa
Person
Maker Ladi Argungu
Field collector Edith Jackson
PRM source Edith Jackson
Date / Period
Date made: 1960
Date collected
1960 - 1964
Acquisition information
Donated: 1964
Materials and processes
Material Gourd Plant, Material Wax, Material Pigment, Process Decorated, Process Dyed, Process Stencilled
Dimensions
Height: max 140 mm, Diameter: max 295 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1964.6.4

Search terms: Vessel, Marriage

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