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Object Number
973-42-50/11690
Display Title
Untreated "gabe", (treated vessels are covered with sediment used in making arak
Descriptions
Indigenous Term
Gabe
Object Description
Untreated "gabe", (treated vessels are covered with sediment used in making arak, to make them non-porous. Ashes also used. Done by women). Identical in function with 50/11689). 5" x 7" h Rim of unbleached & purple straw.
Inventory Description
Gourd container, purp/nat coiled basketry rim and lid base, conical lid
Classification
- Gourd
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1972
Culture
- Machagalla
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Ethiopia
/
Northern Wallega
Additional Geographic Terms
Lemu; Gidda Kiramu; Hero Guduru; Awaraja
Materials
Gourd, Vegetable fiber
Dimensions
Overall: 14.2 x 11.7 x 11.4 cm (5 9/16 x 4 5/8 x 4 1/2 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
973-42-50/11690
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