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1968.20.25

Gourd with wide opening at the top with a basketry rim. There is also a spout made from the neck of the gourd. The gourd has a string handle. [NC 26/5/2016]

1968.20.25

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Collection type
Object
Description
Gourd with wide opening at the top with a basketry rim. There is also a spout made from the neck of the gourd. The gourd has a string handle. [NC 26/5/2016]
Geographical reference
Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya
Kerio Valley Tot
Cultural groups
Marakwet
Person
Field collector Jean Brown Sassoon
PRM source Jean Brown Sassoon
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1968
Date collected
1968
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1968
Materials and processes
Material Gourd Plant, Material Plant Fibre, Material String, Process Basketry
Dimensions
Diameter: max 242 mm, Height: max 338 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1968.20.25 Other numbers: E102

Search terms: Vessel, Food and Drink, Basketry, Food Accessory

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