Accession No
1935.762 F
Description
A wooden headrest or stool with two legs. The upper section is rectangular in shape with upward curving ends. The central section is tightly bound with hide and has plaited hide loops on each side. Carved in relief from a single piece of light coloured wood.
Place
Africa; East Africa; Kenya; Lake Rudolf; Lake Turkana; Turkana
Period
Source
Fuchs, Vivian Ernest (Sir) [field collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1935.762 F
Cultural Affliation
Turkana
Material
Wood; Hide
Local Term
Measurements
315mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card description for 1935.762 A-H reads: 'Eight wooden headrests or stools.'
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
F: 2 legs, partially wrapped in hide. Insect damage and debris.
Event Date 15/1/2002
Author: Annie Tomkins
Description (Physical description)
A wooden headrest or stool with two legs. The upper section is rectangular in shape with upward curving ends. The central section is tightly bound with hide and has plaited hide loops on each side. Carved in relief from a single piece of light coloured wood.
Event Date 23/3/2022
Author: Annie Tomkins
FM:296000
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