Round leather lid for a cylindrical wooden container. For the wooden container with leather straps see [1984.20.13 .1] [RM [OPS move] 5/10/2016]

Collection type: Object
Description: Round leather lid for a cylindrical wooden container. For the wooden container with leather straps see [1984.20.13 .1] [RM [OPS move] 5/10/2016]
Geographical reference: Tanzania, United Republic of
Africa > Eastern Africa > Tanzania, United Republic of
Cultural groups: Akie
Person: Field collector Anne Vincent; PRM source Anne Vincent; PRM source Schuyler Jones
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1984
Date collected: By 1984
Acquisition information: Purchased: 1984
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Material Animal Leather Skin
Dimensions: Diameter: max 112 mm, Height: max 44 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1984.20.13.2

Search terms: Food and Drink, Vessel, Music, Food and Fuel Gathering, Food Accessory, Lid

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