Accession No
1935.742 B
Description
Tobacco horn, made of cow horn with a hide cap and straps. The hide straps terminates with tufts of hair, and one has two metal beads at the horn end. There is a second string of beads, possibly made of horn, attached to the cap.
Place
Africa; East Africa; Kenya; Lake Rudolf; Lake Turkana; Turkana; Lodwar; Kalliokwel River
Period
Source
Fuchs, Vivian Ernest (Sir) [field collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1935.742 B; MAA: 1935.742 A [incorrect no.]
Cultural Affliation
Turkana; ?Lodwar
Material
Horn; Fibre; Hair; Hide; Metal
Local Term
Measurements
300mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card reads for 1935.742 A-D: 'Four tobacco pouches: made of cow horn- the more modern type. B- Kalliokwel R. ornamented with cow tails, metal beads'
Event Date
Author: maa
Conservation (Remedial)
CON.1975.100 | Remedial
Event Date 12/5/2020
Author: Kirstie French
Context (Amendments / updates)
It is clear from the catalogue card description that A and B have been incorrectly marked. These IDNOs have been added to the MAA numbers field.
Event Date 14/03/2022
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Tobacco horn, made of cow horn with a hide cap and straps. The hide straps terminates with tufts of hair, and one has two metal beads at the horn end. There is a second string of beads, possibly made of horn, attached to the cap.
Event Date 14/3/2022
Author: Sam Daisley
Conservation (Freezing)
CON.2024.6105 | Freezing
Event Date 28/11/2024
Author: Kirsty Kernohan
FM:295952
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