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1935.20.18

Wooden kohl pot [.1] with stopper made from a thorn [.2]. [SM 23/6/2009]

1935.20.18

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden kohl pot [.1] with stopper made from a thorn [.2]. [SM 23/6/2009]
Long description
Wooden kohl pot [.1] with stopper made from a thorn [.2]. The pot is made from two pieces of wood, a conical body and a circular base. [SM 23/06/2009]
Geographical reference
Sudan, Republic of
Africa > Northern Africa > Sudan, Republic of
Eastern Sudan Red Sea Province
Cultural groups
Bedawi
Beni Amer
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1934
Date collected
1933 - 1934
Acquisition information
Donated: 1935
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Plant Thorn, Process Carved, Process Drilled
Dimensions
Diameter: max 25 mm, Height: max 36 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1935.20.18 Other numbers: 309

Search terms: Toilet, Vessel, Tool, Body Art, Toilet Article, Cosmetic Vessel, Stopper, Body Art Accessory

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