Honey barrel of decorated wood. Pyroengraved decoration around the vessel. Metal reinforcement band around the inside. 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]

Collection type: Object
Description: Honey barrel of decorated wood. Pyroengraved decoration around the vessel. Metal reinforcement band around the inside. 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 860 mm, Diameter: max 315 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1910.28.37.1

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