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"Shini": wood and objects that are from the city; imported china cups in this ca
"Shini": wood and objects that are from the city; imported china cups in this ca
Object Number 973-42-50/11734
Display Title "Shini": wood and objects that are from the city; imported china cups in this ca
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Shini
Object Description "Shini": wood and objects that are from the city; imported china cups in this case, used for coffee drinking since Italian occupation of Ethiopia. Old men and women speak of horn cups and gourds, but collector did not observe these. 2 ' h. 1 1/2" dia
Inventory Description Cups, china, faceted exterior, floral deco, gold bands at rim (int/ext), Chine
Classification
  • Cup
Department Ethnographic
Date 1972-1973
Culture
  • Machagalla
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ethiopia / Northern Wallega
Additional Geographic Terms Horo-Guduru; Lemu; Gidda-Kiramu
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 4.9 x 7.7 x 7.7 cm (1 15/16 x 3 1/16 x 3 1/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 973-42-50/11734

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