Gorfa, Milk Container, Lid
1971.12.0017A
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Gorfa, Milk Container, Lid (1971.12.0017A) |
|---|---|
| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Unknown |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | Colonial |
| Date | 20th century |
| Culture | Borana, Borani |
| Location | Not on Exhibit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Height) | 10.3 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Diameter) | 6.9 cm |
| Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
| Weight | 149 g |
| Measuring Remarks | N/A |
| Materials | Plant--Gourd, Animal--Shell (Cowry), Plant--Fiber |
| Manufacturing Processes | Weaving, Hollowing, Sewing |
Research Remarks
| Description | N/A |
|---|---|
| Published Description | N/A |
| Bibliography | Bassi, Marco. "Every Woman an Artist: The Milk Containers of Elema Boru." from Ethiopia: Traditions of Creativity edited by Raymond A. Silverman. Hong Kong: University of Washington Press, 1999. |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | Purchase |
|---|---|
| Reproduction | no |
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