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2010.45.10

String of cowrie shells, used to decorate milk pots, wall decorations, cloths and necklaces. [FC 29/03/2011]

2010.45.10

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Collection type
Object
Description
String of cowrie shells, used to decorate milk pots, wall decorations, cloths and necklaces. [FC 29/03/2011]
Long description
String of cowrie shells, used to decorate milk pots, wall decorations, cloths and necklaces. The cowrie shells have been strung in two rows onto a length of plant fibre. Two cowrie shells have become detached from the string. [FC 29/03/2011]
Geographical reference
Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya
Marsabit
Cultural groups
Boran
Person
Field collector Paul Trevor William Baxter
PRM source Paul Trevor William Baxter
PRM source Neil Carrier
Date
Date collected
1972
Acquisition information
Donated: 06/07/2010
Materials and processes
Material Cowrie Shell, Material Plant Fibre, Process Strung
Dimensions
Length: max 750 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2010.45.10

Search terms: Ornament, Shell, Clothing

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