Accession No
Z 13454.1-2
Description
Ukina. Gourd container (.1) with lid (.2). Carved with panels of geometric ornament around a central circle on lid and base. Extensive contemporary repair using fibre cord.
Place
Africa; West Africa; Nigeria; Edo State; Sabon Gida [Sabongida]
Period
Source
Thomas, Northcote Whitridge [field collector]; Bevan, Anthony Ashley (Professor) [monetary donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 13454.1-2; 2170 [Thomas Coll. - 1st Cat.]; 168 [Thomas Coll. label]
Cultural Affliation
Edo; Ora
Material
Gourd; Fibre
Local Term
Ukina
Measurements
238mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Large carved calabash.
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (CMS Context)
'See E 1910.118 and E 1913.3 records for further details about the Thomas Collection from Nigeria'. T.Cotterill,7/5/2001.
Event Date 7/7/2000
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Carved gourd bowl and lid found. 2170 written in pencil inside bowl, with crack, and original repair, using string. The lid has a Thomas Collection label and evidence of some insect damage.
Event Date 3/7/2001
Author: Lily Stancliffe
Description (Physical description)
Ukina. Gourd container (.1) with lid (.2). Carved with panels of geometric ornament around a central circle on lid and base. Extensive contemporary repair using fibre cord.
Event Date 6/10/2021
Author: Lily Stancliffe
FM:127235
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