Accession No
Z 24306
Description
Akoboge. A small canework trap for rats consisting of a stick or thick cane split at one end into the uprights in a woven cup shape.
Place
Africa; West Africa; Nigeria; Edo State; Benin City [Bini]
Period
Source
Thomas, Northcote Whitridge [field collector]; Bevan, Anthony Ashley (Professor) [monetary donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 24306
Cultural Affliation
Edo
Material
Plant; Wood; Cane
Local Term
akoboge
Measurements
370mm
Events
Context (Amendments / updates)
Black and white photograph attached to rear of catalogue card.
Event Date 12/6/2000
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
An 'akoboge' - a small canework trap for rats, consisting of a stick or thick cane split at one end into the uprights in a woven cup shape.
Event Date 12/6/2000
Author: maa
Context (Related Documents)
See E 1910.118 and E 1913.3 records for further details about the Thomas Collection from Nigeria. [T.Cotterill]
Event Date 7/5/2001
Author: Katrina Dring
Context (Amendments / updates)
1st Thomas Catalogue notes numbers 1-249 as " Bini (Benin City)" [R.Hand]
Event Date 8/8/2001
Author: Katrina Dring
FM:125473
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