Object

Accession No

Z 13995.2

Description

Mwa unyi oku. Lamp formed from a length of wood upon a naturally formed three-pronged base. At the apex there is evidence of burning. There are visible cracks in the apex and legs, as well as evidence of historic pest activity.

Place

Africa; West Africa; Nigeria; Anambra State; Awgbu [Obu]

Period

Source

Thomas, Northcote Whitridge [field collector]; Bevan, Anthony Ashley (Professor) [monetary donor]

Department

Anth

Reference Numbers

Z 13995.2; 56 A [Thomas Coll. - 2nd Cat.]; 664 [Thomas Coll. Label]

Cultural Affliation

Igbo

Material

Wood

Local Term

mwa unyi oku

Measurements

429mm

Events

Description (Physical description)
Description for Z 13995.1-2: 'Two pieces of wood, each with three legs, used as lamp'.

Event Date 5/5/2000
Author: Katrina Dring

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

Description (Physical description)
Insect remains and damage present. Crack in the wood from the top. ?Traces of burning.
Event Date 27/6/2001
Author: Katrina Dring

Description (Physical description)
Mwa unyi oku. Lamp formed from a length of wood upon a naturally formed three-pronged base. At the apex there is evidence of burning. There are visible cracks in the apex and legs, as well as evidence of historic pest activity.
Event Date 12/10/2021
Author: Jane Pettitt

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