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1914.26.99.3

Caps holder [.3], cylindrical with ?wooden base and top and leather body. For powder vessel and shot holder see 1914.26.99.1 and .2 [SM 01/11/2007]

1914.26.99.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Caps holder [.3], cylindrical with ?wooden base and top and leather body. For powder vessel and shot holder see 1914.26.99.1 and .2 [SM 01/11/2007]
Long description
Caps holder [.3], cylindrical with ?wooden base and top and leather body. For powder vessel and shot holder see 1914.26.99.1 and .2 The body of the shot holder is made from a single piece of leather stitched together with leather thongs. A length of plaited plant fibre is threaded through a loop on the side of the holder. The powder vessel and shot holder and a small piece of black ?gourd that is shaped a little like a pebble are attached to the same length of plaited plant fibre. [SM 01/11/2007]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Southern Nigeria
Cultural groups
Ibibio
Person
Field collector Percy Amaury Talbot
PRM source Percy Amaury Talbot
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1914
Date collected
circa 1914
Acquisition information
Donated: 1914
Materials and processes
Material Animal Leather Skin, Material Plant Fibre, Material Wood Plant, Process Stitched, Process Carved, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Width: max 55 mm, Length: max 55 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1914.26.99.3

Search terms: Firearm Weapon, Vessel, Box, Transport and Travel, Firearm Accessory, Carrying Device, Ammunition Holder