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1926.67.12.2

Ostrich eggshell stopper, belonging to a basketry container. For the basketry container with pedestal stand, carrying loop and shell decoration see 1926.67.12 .1. [CW [OPS Move] 30/11/2016]

1926.67.12.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Ostrich eggshell stopper, belonging to a basketry container. For the basketry container with pedestal stand, carrying loop and shell decoration see 1926.67.12 .1. [CW [OPS Move] 30/11/2016]
Geographical reference
Somalia
Africa > Eastern Africa > Somalia
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source James Thomas Hooper
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1926
Date collected
By 1926
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1926
Materials and processes
Material Ostrich Eggshell Bird, Process Basketry
Dimensions
Diameter: max 190 mm total, Height: max 355 mm total, Height: max 680 mm total, including straps
Object numbers
Accession number: 1926.67.12.2

Search terms: Basketry, Food and Drink, Transport and Travel, Basket, Food Accessory, Stopper

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