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One large container for refined oil, made from camel skin
One large container for refined oil, made from camel skin
Object Number 987-19-50/12091
Display Title One large container for refined oil, made from camel skin
Descriptions
Object Description One large container for refined oil, made from camel skin (said to be bladder or stomach) ; handle made of wood wrapped in leather long, wooden "cork" held in place by leather strap attached on either side @ base of neck. 32.5 cm long, base = 53 cm max circumfrence.
Inventory Description Jar, dried gourd and hide, round bottom, braided leather straps and handle, coni
Classification
  • Jar
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Akuutam
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Kenya / Western Turkana
Materials Gourd, Hide
Dimensions Overall: 32.2 x 17.4 x 15.8 cm (12 11/16 x 6 7/8 x 6 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 987-19-50/12091
Provenance
Collector Barbara Isaac (6/87 - 7/7/87)
Donor Barbara Isaac (6/87 - 7/7/87)

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