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Small lantern, with a cloth wick, and kerosene, this lights parts of house not i
Small lantern, with a cloth wick, and kerosene, this lights parts of house not i
Object Number 973-42-50/11751
Display Title Small lantern, with a cloth wick, and kerosene, this lights parts of house not i
Descriptions
Object Description Small lantern, with a cloth wick, and kerosene, this lights parts of house not illuminated by fire. Use of lamps increasing as literacy becomes more important as a skill.
Inventory Description Oil can, made out of tin can, with metal handle, spout and funnel added on.
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 Metal
Dimensions Overall: 8.5 x 8.4 x 8 cm (3 3/8 x 3 5/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-42-50/11751; Cherry Star / MACKEREL FLAKES / BRAND / PACKED FOR MIT SUI & CO

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