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1939.12.68

Wooden stool with circular, concave seat. [JC [OPS move] 5/5/2017]

1939.12.68

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden stool with circular, concave seat. [JC [OPS move] 5/5/2017]
Long description
Wooden stool with circular, concave seat and four straight, cylindrical legs which each terminate in a bulbous foot. The underside of the seat is slightly pointed. The legs are connected with rattan string, bound around with further rattan to strengthen it, and a leather strap. [JC [OPS move] 5/5/2017]
Geographical reference
Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya
Cultural groups
Kavirondo
Person
Field collector Alan Herbert Coltart
PRM source Mrs Alan Herbert Coltart
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1939
Date collected
By 1939
Acquisition information
Donated: 1939
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Rattan Fibre Plant, Material Animal Leather Skin, Process Carved, Process Bound, Process Tied
Dimensions
Width: max 255 mm, Length: max 265 mm, Height: max 277 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1939.12.68

Search terms: Furniture Dwelling, Stool

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