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Beer mixer made from section of hollowed log
Beer mixer made from section of hollowed log
Object Number 34-91-50/790
Display Title Beer mixer made from section of hollowed log
Descriptions
Inventory Description Jar, hollowed log, incised, pigmented, metal reinforcement
Classification
  • Jar
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tereki
  • Hamite
  • Maragoli
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Kenya / Western Province / Kakamega / Kaimosi
Materials Wood, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 39.5 x 19 x 19 cm (15 9/16 x 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 34-91-50/790

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