- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Gourd container with blue cloth stopper.
- Geographical reference
- Arusha Region Kiteto District
- Cultural groups
- Akie
- Date / Period
- Date made: Before 1984
- Date collected
- By 1984
- Acquisition information
- Purchased: 1984
- Materials and processes
- Material Gourd Plant, Material Textile
- Dimensions
- Width: max 60 mm, Length: max 145 mm including stopper
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1984.20.24
Search terms: Vessel, Narcotic, Snuff Accessory
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