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1978.20.17

Cylindrical wooden milk container. The rim and base have bands of burnt decoration. There is a hide loop attached on one side through two holes. [RH [OPS move] 1/2/2018]

1978.20.17

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Collection type
Object
Description
Cylindrical wooden milk container. The rim and base have bands of burnt decoration. There is a hide loop attached on one side through two holes. [RH [OPS move] 1/2/2018]
Geographical reference
Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya
East of Mount Elgon
Cultural groups
Tiati
Person
Field collector Jean Brown Sassoon
PRM source Jean Brown Sassoon
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1978
Date collected
By 1978
Acquisition information
Donated: 1978
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Animal Leather Skin, Process Hollowed, Process Burnt, Process Pyroengraved Pokerwork
Dimensions
Diameter: max 90 mm, Height: max 210 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1978.20.17 Other numbers: JB20A

Search terms: Animal Gear, Vessel, Camel Accessory, Cattle Accessory

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