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1978.20.150

Twisted goat hide string with white fur. Long in length, but very tangled so it is difficult to ascertain its full length. [ASh [OPS move] 18/11/2016]

1978.20.150

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Collection type
Object
Description
Twisted goat hide string with white fur. Long in length, but very tangled so it is difficult to ascertain its full length. [ASh [OPS move] 18/11/2016]
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
Width: max 160 mm as found, Length: max 270 mm as found
Object numbers
Accession number: 1978.20.150 Other numbers: JB220

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

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