Wood top of milk container converted into a complete container (ngrumun-gillie-n

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Object Number 66-36-50/10862

Display Title Wood top of milk container converted into a complete container (ngrumun-gillie-n

Descriptions

Indigenous Term ngrumun-gillie-ngalla

Object Description Wood top of milk container converted into a complete container (ngrumun-gillie-ngalla)

Inventory Description Bottle, carved wood, flaring base, tapered rim, hide cover and straps

Classification

Bottle

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Turkana

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Kenya

Additional Geographic Terms Lothagam; Lodwar, ca. 30 mi S of; Lake Ru, ca. 7 mi from the west shore of

Materials Wood, Hide

Dimensions Overall: 26.3 x 10.1 x 11.5 cm (10 3/8 x 4 x 4 1/2 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 66-36-50/10862

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