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Gourd container, leather carrying strap decorated with cowrie shells. Height ap
Gourd container, leather carrying strap decorated with cowrie shells. Height ap
Object Number 973-16-50/11440
Display Title Gourd container, leather carrying strap decorated with cowrie shells. Height ap
Descriptions
Indigenous Term doala
Object Description Gourd container, leather carrying strap decorated with cowrie shells. Height approximately 11 1/2"
Inventory Description Jar, gourd w/ leather straps, 2 straps w/ cowrie shells, leather rim, glass bead
Classification
  • Jar
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Hamar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ethiopia
Materials Gourd, Leather, Cowrie, Glass
Dimensions Overall: 23 x 33 x 24 cm (9 1/16 x 13 x 9 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-16-50/11440, 913-16, 50/11440
Provenance
Donor Robert G. Gardner

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