Accession No
1935.742 D
Description
Tobacco horn, made of cow horn with a hide cap and plaited strap. The strap has lengths of hide attached to both ends, terminating with tufts of hair. The strips are attached to the terminal of the horn with a coil of metal.
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 D
Cultural Affliation
Turkana; ?Lodwar
Material
Horn; Hair; Hide; Metal
Local Term
Measurements
420mm
Events
Context (Related Documents)
1935.742 A-D are on the same catalogue card
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card reads for 1935.742 A-D: 'Four tobacco pouches: made of cow horn- the more modern type. D- Lodar. Turkana. Ornamented with cow tails.'
Event Date
Author: maa
Conservation (Remedial)
CON.1975.100 | Remedial
Event Date 12/5/2020
Author: Kirstie French
Description (Physical description)
Tobacco horn, made of cow horn with a hide cap and plaited strap. The strap has lengths of hide attached to both ends, terminating with tufts of hair. The strips are attached to the terminal of the horn with a coil of metal.
Event Date 14/3/2022
Author: Sam Daisley
Conservation (Freezing)
CON.2024.6105 | Freezing
Event Date 28/11/2024
Author: Kirsty Kernohan
FM:295954
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