Skip to main content
Object Number
973-16-50/11475
Display Title
Container (wood?), in leather sheath, wood plug, leather strap with metal beads
Descriptions
Indigenous Term
kankal
Object Description
Container (wood?), in leather sheath, wood plug, leather strap with metal beads attached. Length 3 1/2"
Inventory Description
Container, wood, ovate, hide covered, wood stopped, strap with metal tubes
Classification
- Container
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Hamar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Ethiopia
Materials
Wood, Leather, Metal
Dimensions
Overall: 10.2 x 5.1 x 4.9 cm (4 x 2 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
973-16-50/11475
Provenance
Donor
Robert G. Gardner
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.