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1978.20.123

Horn container with leather cap and strap and tassels of animal hair. Used for holding feathers. [Joanna Cole [OPS Move] 30/06/2016]

1978.20.123

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Collection type
Object
Description
Horn container with leather cap and strap and tassels of animal hair. Used for holding feathers. [Joanna Cole [OPS Move] 30/06/2016]
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 Cattle Horn Animal, Material Animal Leather Skin, Material Animal Hair, Process Decorated
Dimensions
Diameter: max 65 mm, Length: max 290 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1978.20.123 Other numbers: JB214

Search terms: Vessel, Toilet, Status, Ornament, Toilet Article

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