Bottle, Drinking Gourd

1995.17.0001

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Artifact Identification Bottle, Drinking Gourd   (1995.17.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
  2. :
  3. Food Service T&E
  4. :
  5. Drinking Vessels
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Early 20th century
Culture Probably Samburu, probably not Maasai
Location On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 72.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 11.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 9.8 cm
Weight 294 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Gourd, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales, Glass, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales
Manufacturing Processes Beaded, Tanning
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

Nakamura, Kyoko. Adornments of the Samburu in Northern Kenya: A Comprehensive List. Kyoto University: Kyoto, 2005.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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