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"Buge Dada," small gourd, used for storing butter highly spiced for applying to
"Buge Dada," small gourd, used for storing butter highly spiced for applying to
Object Number 973-42-50/11693B
Display Title "Buge Dada," small gourd, used for storing butter highly spiced for applying to
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Buge dada
Object Description "Buge dada," small gourd, used for storing butter highly spiced for applying to women's hair. These are considered a luxury item, so small gourds of this shape highly prized. 4" h 3 1/2 " dia. Handle of goat hide.
Inventory Description Gourd containers, red pigmented, woven basketry cover, flat, hide handle w/ veg
Classification
  • Gourd
Department Ethnographic
Date 20th century
Culture
  • Machagalla
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ethiopia
Additional Geographic Terms Lemu; Gidda Kiramu; Weredes; Hero Guduru; Awaraja
Materials Gourd, Vegetable fiber, Hide, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 10.1 x 9.8 x 9.6 cm (4 x 3 7/8 x 3 3/4 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 973-42-50/11693b

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