Accession No
Z 12421
Description
Okoleka. A toilet implement for removing earwax, also possibly used as a hairpin. A long, cylindrical rod of possibly iron. The head of the pin has been flattened into a disc like shape and the upper body is decorated with spiralling lines. The other end tapers to a very sharp point.
Place
Africa; West Africa; Nigeria; Edo State; Uzebba [Ijeba]
Period
Source
Thomas, Northcote Whitridge [field collector]; Bevan, Anthony Ashley (Prof.) [monetary donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 12421; 1199 (Thomas Coll. No. - 1st Cat.); 1910-13 (Now crossed out on catalogue card); T.10.1582 (Now crossed out on catalogue card and written on object)
Cultural Affliation
Edo; Yekhee
Material
Metal; ?Iron
Local Term
Okoleka
Measurements
5mm x 3mm x 177mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Accession Register for Z 12421 reads: 'Ear pin for removing wax.'
Event Date
Author: Annie Tomkins
Context (Related Documents)
Catalogue card has a stamp which reads "Coll -Thomas: Don- Bevan"
Card also reads "O.N. 1199" on rear.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue Card for Z 12421 reads: 'Ear pin for removing wax, also used as hairpin.'
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Related Documents)
See E 1910.118 and E 1913.3 records for further details about the Thomas Collection from Nigeria.
Event Date 7/5/2001
Author: Annie Tomkins
Description (Physical description)
Okoleka. A toilet implement for removing earwax, also possibly used as a hairpin. A long, cylindrical rod of possibly iron. The head of the pin has been flattened into a disc like shape and the upper body is decorated with spiralling lines. The other end tapers to a very sharp point.
Event Date 23/9/2021
Author: Annie Tomkins
FM:128294
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