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1968.20.55

Goatskin bag. Roughly triangular in shape, with small opening at the top, pointed end. Made of several pieces of skin sewn together using leather thread. Leather carrying handle at the top. [ASh [OPS move] 23/08/2016]

1968.20.55

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Collection type
Object
Description
Goatskin bag. Roughly triangular in shape, with small opening at the top, pointed end. Made of several pieces of skin sewn together using leather thread. Leather carrying handle at the top. [ASh [OPS move] 23/08/2016]
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 Animal Leather Skin, Material Animal Hide Skin, Process Stitched
Dimensions
Width: max 380 mm, Length: max 395 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1968.20.55 Other numbers: E3

Search terms: Bag, Transport and Travel, Food and Drink, Food Accessory

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