Bowl
1971.12.0013
Detailed Images
Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Bowl (1971.12.0013) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | None |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | Colonial, 20th century |
Culture | Boran, Galla |
Location | On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Diameter) | 22.0 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Height) | 17.8 cm |
Dimension 3 (Depth) | 0.3 cm |
Weight | 577 g |
Measuring Remarks | First measurement is the diameter of the vessel. Second measurement is the height of the vessel. Third measurement is the thickness of the rim. |
Materials | Plant--Gourd |
Manufacturing Processes | Hollowing, Carved, Sewing |
Munsell Color Information | Moderate Brown (7.5 YR 3/4 (outside) ) -ns Dark Grayish Brown ( 7.5 YR 2/2 (inside)) -ns |
Research Remarks
Published Description | "The nomadic Boran consume milk as their major food, it assumes a semi-sacred status and must be kept in a container made of vegetable material such as wood, a gourd, or a finely woven basket." |
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Description | N/A |
Comparanda | N/A |
Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
Archaeological Data | N/A |
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Credit Line/Dedication | Purchase |
Reproduction | no |
Reproduction Information | N/A |