Accession No
1935.687
Description
Pelican skin with dense white feathers and with barbs visible at rear. Used for making headdresses.
Place
Africa; East Africa; Kenya; Lake Turkana; Turkana; Lodwar
Period
Source
Fuchs, Vivian Ernest (Sir) [field collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1935.687
Cultural Affliation
Turkana
Material
Skin; Feather
Local Term
Measurements
340mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card: 'A piece of pelican skin for making headdresses.'
Event Date 1935
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Pelican skin with dense white feathers and with barbs visible at rear. Used for making headdresses.
Event Date 15/3/2022
Author: Katrina Dring
Conservation (Freezing)
CON.2022.5416 | Freezing
Event Date 8/8/2022
Author: Ayesha Fuentes
Context (Analysis)
pXRF testing conducted as part of in-house training identified possible bromine.
Event Date 11/1/2024
Author: Lily Stancliffe
FM:124366
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