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1931.69.2

Coconut cup decorated with abrus seeds and owl feathers. Its purpose is to imitate the hooting of an owl.

1931.69.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Coconut cup decorated with abrus seeds and owl feathers. Its purpose is to imitate the hooting of an owl.
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Benue Wukari
Cultural groups
Tiv
Person
Field collector Roger Meaden Downes
PRM source Roger Meaden Downes
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Donated: 1931
Materials and processes
Material Coconut Plant, Material Abrus Precatorius Seed Plant, Material Bird Feather, Process Decorated
Dimensions
Height: max 100 mm approx
Object numbers
Accession number: 1931.69.2

Search terms: Vessel, Music, Religion, Ritual and Ceremonial, Food and Drink, Cup, Musical Instrument, Ceremonial Object, Food Accessory

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