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One almost circular vessel of gourd with head work covering upper half
One almost circular vessel of gourd with head work covering upper half
Object Number 46-78-50/6034
Display Title One almost circular vessel of gourd with head work covering upper half
Descriptions
Object Description One almost circular vessel of gourd with head work covering upper half and hanging down with a shell ending every string
Inventory Description Bowl, hanging gourd bowl, glass bead net and hanging shells, beaded handle
Classification
  • Bowl
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Sudan / Nubia
Materials Gourd, Glass, Shell
Dimensions Overall: 27.5 x 13.8 x 13.8 cm (10 13/16 x 5 7/16 x 5 7/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 46-78-50/6034
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (01/01/1880-01/01/1900 - 1916)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (1916 - 11/27/1946)

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