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1978.20.23

Unworked horn, used as an awl by men. Black is colour and slightly curved with pointed tip. [CW [OPS Move] 12/4/2017]

1978.20.23

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Collection type
Object
Description
Unworked horn, used as an awl by men. Black is colour and slightly curved with pointed tip. [CW [OPS Move] 12/4/2017]
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
Purchased: 1978
Materials and processes
Material Antelope Horn Animal
Dimensions
Diameter: max 20 mm, Length: max 180 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1978.20.23 Other numbers: JB61 ?JB114

Search terms: Animalia, Animal Gear, Tool, Status, Animal Part, Awl

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