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Large gourd used for churning, also for separating butter; this specimen has bro
Large gourd used for churning, also for separating butter; this specimen has bro
Object Number 973-42-50/11701
Display Title Large gourd used for churning, also for separating butter; this specimen has bro
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Aboubi
Object Description Large gourd used for churning, also for separating butter; this specimen has broken in 15" h x 12" dia
Inventory Description Gourd container, resin coated basketry rim, perforated, base mended w/ veg fibe
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: 38.1 x 29 x 28.7 cm (15 x 11 7/16 x 11 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-42-50/11701 & 50\11701

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