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"Buge", same as 973-42-50/11694, but not broken in ("treated"); this type and si
"Buge", same as 973-42-50/11694, but not broken in ("treated"); this type and si
Object Number 973-42-50/11695
Display Title "Buge", same as 973-42-50/11694, but not broken in ("treated"); this type and si
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Buge
Object Description "Buge", same as 973-42-50/11694, but not broken in ("treated"); this type and size gourd serves as standard measure of grain and lentils in Northern Wallege. Four containers this size, filled with grain (teff) cost $.10 during harvest season. 6" h x 4" dia.
Inventory Description Gourd cups, deep, 1 cracked, rounded base
Classification
  • Cup
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
Dimensions Overall: 15.8 x 11.5 x 11.2 cm (6 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 4 7/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 973-42-50/11695/ [paper sticker] 14

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