Accession No
1948.276.3-4
Description
Detachable leather spur with a metal serrated section is tied to each foot with leather thongs.
Place
Africa; West Africa; Nigeria; North Nigeria; Sokoto area
Period
Source
Peck, Sydney Capel (Major-General) [field collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1948.276.3-4
Cultural Affliation
Material
Leather; Metal
Local Term
Measurements
200mm x 980mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Pair of leather riding boots of soft black and yellow leather with applique designs in green and black with red with a pair of spurs attached.
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Field collection)
Sokota area, where only the highest class had horses.
Event Date 1902
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
A Spur in leather and metal is attached to each boot. Some parts of green leather on the front are missing.
Event Date 14/6/2005
Author: Eleanor Beestin-Sheriff
Description (Physical description)
A detachable leather spur with a metal serrated section is tied to each foot with leather thongs.
Event Date 29/9/2022
Author: Eleanor Beestin-Sheriff
FM:326922
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