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1968.20.159

Small gourd milk container in leather carrying harness and leather cap with bead decoration. [NC 26/5/2016]

1968.20.159

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Collection type
Object
Description
Small gourd milk container in leather carrying harness and leather cap with bead decoration. [NC 26/5/2016]
Geographical reference
Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya
Maralal
Cultural groups
Samburu
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 Animal Leather Skin, Material Bead, Process Decorated
Dimensions
Diameter: max 115 mm, Length: max 185 mm with cap
Object numbers
Accession number: 1968.20.159 Other numbers: SM1

Search terms: Vessel, Status, Transport and Travel, Food and Drink, Food Accessory, Lid, Carrying Device