Skip to main content
Basketry cover for milk pot
Basketry cover for milk pot
Object Number 2016.14.4.2
Display Title Basketry cover for milk pot
Descriptions
Inventory Description Basketry cover, tightly woven cap, round, slight dome shape, faded colored pattern
Classification
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Date 1962-1964 or earlier
Culture
  • Bahima
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda
Additional Geographic Terms Ankole Kingdom
Materials Plant fiber
Dimensions Overall: 1.5 × 5.5 × 5.5 cm (9/16 × 2 3/16 × 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2016.14.4.2
Credit Line Gift of Elizabeth Hopkins
Provenance
Collector Dr. Elizabeth Hopkins (1962-1964)
Donor Donated by Dr. Elizabeth Hopkins (6/30/2016)

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.