Accession No

1969.7 C


Description

Wooden stool with circular concave seat and three wooden disc legs. The top of the seat is decorated with coiled copper alloy wire in four semicircles and central concentric circles. Attached to one leg is a long iron chain.


Place

Africa; East Africa; Kenya


Period


Source

Joyce, L. E. (Mrs) [bequeather]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1969.7 C


Cultural Affliation

?Ukamba; ?Kamba; ?Akamba


Material

Wood, Metal; Brass; Copper alloy; Iron


Local Term


Measurements

210mm


Events

Context (Acquisition Details)
Female donor Mrs L.E Joyce. (bio)

Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for 1969.7 A-C reads:'Two small circular wooden stools supported by three almost circular feet radiating from centre. Upper surface decorated with brass and copper wire forming spirals, bands, stars etc. A- feet solid. Diameter 9 1/2", ht 4 3/4. B- feet with hole in middle. Diameter 8 1/4", ht 4 3/4. Probably Akamba.'

Event Date
Author: maa


Context (Related Documents)
1969.7.A-B are on the same catalogue card
Event Date
Author: Louise Puckett


Description (Physical description)
Wooden stool with circular concave seat and three wooden disc legs. The top of the seat is decorated with coiled copper alloy wire in four semicircles and central concentric circles. Attached to one leg is a long iron chain.
Event Date 14/3/2022
Author: Louise Puckett


FM:295960

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