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1913.5.70

Clay figure of a “mouse”, decorated with beads and maize seeds.

1913.5.70

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Collection type
Object
Description
Clay figure of a “mouse”, decorated with beads and maize seeds.
Geographical reference
Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya
Cultural groups
Kikuyu
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1907
Date collected
13 November 1907
Acquisition information
Donated: 1913
Materials and processes
Material Bead, Material Maize Plant, Material Plant Seed, Material Clay, Process Decorated, Process Handbuilt
Dimensions
Length: max 145 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1913.5.70

Search terms: Figure, Children and Childcare, Animal Figure

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