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Lamp
Object Number 988-13-50/12112
Display Title Lamp
Descriptions
Object Description Kerosene or oil lamp made of two red-colored sardine cans soldered together, small handle on side of one strip of metal, fixtures for wick and for addition of more fuel
Inventory Description Lamp, tin red sardine can, handle, attached metal spout
Classification
  • Lamp
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Ewe
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Togo / Lome
Additional Geographic Terms Coastal region
Materials Metal
Dimensions Overall: 10.2 x 10.7 x 8.1 cm (4 x 4 3/16 x 3 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 988-13-50/12112
Provenance
Collector Sheila Stanton (Jan 1988-Mar 1988 - 8/5/1988)
Donor Sheila Stanton (Jan 1988-Mar 1988 - 8/5/1988)

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