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Item number Ad61 a-c from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Double container (part a) of light weight, and brown wood stained dark brown. Two cylindrical containers carved together, in the centre, and rest on the oval base. Cylinders rest first on square feet which rest on the base. Incised with horizontal rows of vertical lines, and cross- hatching. Both have lids (parts b and c) with incised lines in a cross, and four dots between each half on the top with horizontal rows of incised vertical lines around the sides. Carved from one piece of wood. Rounded bottom.

History Of Use

Men carve special containers from one piece of wood. Store milk, palm wine,, and or water.

Cultural Context

storage; ceremonial

Item History

What

Name
Container
Identification Number
Ad61 a-c
Type of Item
container
Material
wood and stain
Manufacturing Technique
carved, incised and stained
Overall
height 26.4 cm, width 12.5 cm, depth 10.0 cm
Part A
height 19.6 cm, width 12.5 cm, depth 10.0 cm
Part B
height 8.4 cm, diameter 6.4 cm
Part C
height 8.9 cm, diameter 6.5 cm

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Kenya

Who

Culture
East African
Previous Owner
Marta Friesen
Received from
Marta Friesen (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)

When

Creation Date
before 1978
Collection Date
during 1978
Ownership Date
before March 3, 1981
Acquisition Date
on March 3, 1981

Other

Condition
good
Accession Number
0705/0036 a-c
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