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1928.37.2

Wooden club with carved triangular-sectioned head. [SM 19/03/2007]

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1928.37.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden club with carved triangular-sectioned head. [SM 19/03/2007]
Long description
Wooden club with carved triangular-sectioned head. The carving on the head is different on each side. It consists of geometric patterns of lines, crosses and triangles. The surfaces of the carved areas are darker and may have been painted. [SM 19/03/2007]
Geographical reference
Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya
Cultural groups
Boni
Person
Field collector Alfred Claud Hollis
PRM source Alfred Claud Hollis
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1909
Date collected
1909
Acquisition information
Donated: 1928
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Pigment, Process Carved, Process Painted
Dimensions
Length: max 630 mm, Width: max 32 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1928.37.2

Search terms: Weapon, Club

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