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1910.28.37.2

Roughly round lid for a honey barrel of decorated wood. Pyroengraved decoration. For all three parts, the barrel, the lid and the base see [1910.28.37 .1 - 1910.28.37 .3] [RM [OPS move] 17/10/2016]

1910.28.37.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Roughly round lid for a honey barrel of decorated wood. Pyroengraved decoration. For all three parts, the barrel, the lid and the base see [1910.28.37 .1 - 1910.28.37 .3] [RM [OPS move] 17/10/2016]
Long description
Honey barrel of decorated wood. The lid and base are removable. The body and lids are pyroengraved with a geometric design. One rim is reinforced with iron inside. [MJD (Verve) 12/11/2015]
Geographical reference
Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya
Mau
Cultural groups
Ogiek
Person
Field collector Alfred Claud Hollis
PRM source Alfred Claud Hollis
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1910
Date collected
By 1910
Acquisition information
Donated: 1910
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Iron Metal, Process Decorated, Process Pyroengraved Pokerwork, Process Repaired (local)
Dimensions
Height: max 34 mm, Width: max 236 mm, Length: max 280 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1910.28.37.2

Search terms: Food and Drink, Vessel, Food Accessory

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