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1978.20.147

Twisted goat hide string with white fur. Worn around the ankle, above the knee. [ASh [OPS move] 30/11/2016]

1978.20.147

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Collection type
Object
Description
Twisted goat hide string with white fur. Worn around the ankle, above the knee. [ASh [OPS move] 30/11/2016]
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 Goat Skin Animal, Material Animal Hide Skin, Material Animal Fur Skin, Process Twisted
Dimensions
Depth: max 25 mm coiled, Width: max 60 mm coiled, Length: max 120 mm coiled
Object numbers
Accession number: 1978.20.147 Other numbers: JB220

Search terms: Ritual and Ceremonial, Cordage, Status, Death, Ceremonial Object, Cord

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