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Culicifuge, preparation inside a reed container to prevent the attack of mosquit
Culicifuge, preparation inside a reed container to prevent the attack of mosquit
Object Number 39-39-50/3954
Display Title Culicifuge, preparation inside a reed container to prevent the attack of mosquit
Descriptions
Indigenous Term bula
Object Description Culicifuge, preparation inside a reed container to prevent the attack of mosquitoes and gnats (bula)
Inventory Description Twig cone, woven withvegetable fiber, contains leaf wrapped resin?
Classification
  • Container
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bwamba
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda
Additional Geographic Terms Bundibugyo; Fort Portal, 40 miles west of
Materials Wood, Vegetable fiber, Leaf, Resin?
Dimensions Overall: 22.2 x 4.9 x 4 cm (8 3/4 x 1 15/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-39-50/3954

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