1971.15.98.1

Collection type

Object

Description

Copper toilet set comprising ear scoop [.1], tooth pick [.2] and nail cleaner [.3] with top loop of brass [.4]. [LKG 16/07/2009]

Long description

Copper toilet set comprising ear scoop [.1], tooth pick [.2] and nail cleaner [.3] with top loop of brass [.4]. The tools are fastened together by a copper pin which passes through the non-functioning ends of each and through either side of the brass loop. The pin has then been hammered to create a burr, which secures the tools in place. This pin acts as a pivot about which the implements may be swung depending on which tool is required. The tools are incised with decorative geometric patterns; the nail cleaner has a pair of zigzagging lines which run down the length of the tool, the tooth pick (between nail cleaner and ear scoop) has a similar double line zigzag pattern but with the addition of stamped or incised circles on all the points of the zigzag. The ear scoop is embellished with a pair of parallel lines running down its length and short, closely packed diagonal lines running all around the edges, rather like hatching. [LKG 16/07/2009]

Geographical reference

Nigeria

Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria

Sudan, Republic of

Africa > Northern Africa > Sudan, Republic of

Northeastern Nigeria Borno State

Cultural groups

Kanuri

Person

Field collector Anthony John Arkell

PRM source Anthony John Arkell

Date / Period

Date made: Before 1948

Date collected

By 1948

Acquisition information

Donated: 26/10/1971

Materials and processes

Material Brass Metal, Material Copper Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Incised, Process Nailed, Process Stamped

Dimensions

Length 71 mm

Object numbers

Accession number: 1971.15.98.1 Accession number: 1971.15.98.2 Accession number: 1971.15.98.3 Accession number: 1971.15.98.4

Search terms: Toilet, Toilet Article, Ear Scoop