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1922.23.41.2

Animal membrane lid decorated with strips of animal hide in contrasting bands. For the animal membrane flask see 1922.23.41 .1. [CW [OPS move] 19/07/2016]

1922.23.41.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Animal membrane lid decorated with strips of animal hide in contrasting bands. For the animal membrane flask see 1922.23.41 .1. [CW [OPS move] 19/07/2016]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Kano
Cultural groups
Hausa
Person
Field collector Charles Kingsley Meek
PRM source Charles Kingsley Meek
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1922
Date collected
By 1922
Acquisition information
Donated: 1922
Materials and processes
Material Animal Fur Skin, Material Animal Hide Skin, Material Animal Membrane, Process Decorated
Dimensions
Diameter: max 12 mm, Height: max 42 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1922.23.41.2

Search terms: Vessel, Toilet, Technique, Body Art, Cosmetic, Toilet Article, Body Art Accessory, Lid