Accession No
1950.566
Description
Gourd container with circular opening in place of the stem. Hide handle attached to body with plant fibre cord; plant material inside container. Contemporary repairs along crack in one side made in plant fibre. Used for carrying snuff.
Place
Africa; East Africa; Kenya
Period
Source
Leakey, Louis Seymore Bazett [field collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1950.566
Cultural Affliation
Agikuyu [Kikuyu]
Material
Plant; Gourd; Fibre; Hide
Local Term
Measurements
186mm
Events
Context (Related Documents)
Photo on back of catalogue card
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Gourd for carrying snuff in bulk
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Gourd container with circular opening in place of the stem. Hide handle attached to body with plant fibre cord; plant material inside container. Contemporary repairs along crack in one side made in plant fibre. Used for carrying snuff.
Event Date 8/3/2022
Author: Lily Stancliffe
FM:123126
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