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1954.4.3B

Figure of fish made of soapstone. The features of the scales and fin have been carved [PR [OPS move] 22/3/2017]

1954.4.3B

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Collection type
Object
Description
Figure of fish made of soapstone. The features of the scales and fin have been carved [PR [OPS move] 22/3/2017]
Geographical reference
Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya
Cultural groups
Kisii
Person
Maker Alfred son of Omoga
Field collector Mrs Knowles
PRM source Mrs Knowles
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1953
Date collected
1953
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1954
Materials and processes
Material Steatite Stone, Process Carved
Dimensions
Height: max 60 mm, Length: max 108 mm, Width: max 34 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1954.4.3B

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