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1966.1.987.1

Turned wooden water bottle with concentric circular designs on opposite sides and four rounded feet. For the lid stopper of this object see [1966.1.987 .2] [BS [OPS move] 7/10/2016]


1966.1.987.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Turned wooden water bottle with concentric circular designs on opposite sides and four rounded feet. For the lid stopper of this object see [1966.1.987 .2] [BS [OPS move] 7/10/2016]
Long description
Turned wooden water bottle with concentric circular designs on opposite sides and four rounded feet. There is a red leather harness across the bottle with floral studded leather boss in the centre on both sides. For the lid stopper of this object see [1966.1.987 .2] [BS [OPS move] 7/10/2016]
Geographical reference
Northern Nigeria
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1928
Date collected
By 1928
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1966
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Animal Leather Skin, Process Turned
Dimensions
Height: max 310 mm total, Width: max 125 mm, Length: max 195 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1966.1.987.1 Other numbers: 1928.219.6

Search terms: Vessel, Food and Drink, Bottle, Stopper, Food Accessory