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1937.35.42.2

Membrane lid decorated with strips of animal hide. There is a lug on the top of the lid. For the globular shaped membrane flask see 1937.35.42 .1. [CW [OPS move] 19/07/2016]

1937.35.42.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Membrane lid decorated with strips of animal hide. There is a lug on the top of the lid. For the globular shaped membrane flask see 1937.35.42 .1. [CW [OPS move] 19/07/2016]
Cultural groups
Hausa
Person
Field collector Anthony John Arkell
PRM source Anthony John Arkell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1937
Date collected
By 1937
Acquisition information
Donated: 1937
Materials and processes
Material Animal Membrane, Material Animal Hide Skin
Dimensions
Diameter: max 50 mm, Height: max 75 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1937.35.42.2
Research and responses

The Tandu technique is a method that involves moulding the inner skin layers or membrane of hides over a core (see H. Balfour, "Tandu Industry in Nigeria", Essays Pres. to Seligman) [RTS 23/7/2004].

Search terms: Vessel, Technique, Lid

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