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Bowl for camel milk
Object Number 998-26-50/12942
Display Title Bowl for camel milk
Descriptions
Object Description Bowl for camel milk, incised decoration on outside surface. Round bottom. Native repairs to two substantial cracks. Surface worn smooth from use.
Inventory Description Bowl, carved wood, incised linear design ext, mended w/ metal/nails, rim chipped
Classification
  • Bowl
Department Ethnographic
Date 20th century
Culture
  • Tuareg
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms North Africa
Materials Wood, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 19.7 x 38.4 x 35.2 cm (7 3/4 x 15 1/8 x 13 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 998-26-50/12942
Credit Line Gift of Mark S. Rapoport, MD, School of Public Health '73, and Jane C. Hughes, Radcliffe '67
Provenance
Collector Mark S. Rapoport (1990 or later - 12/28/98)
Donor Mark S. Rapoport (1990 or later - 12/28/98)

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