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Collector:
Katherine Sobeck  Search this
Donor Name:
Eileen Sobeck  Search this
Length:
8 cm
Width:
8 cm
Height:
18 cm
Culture:
Turkana  Search this
Object Type:
Food Container
Place:
Kenya, Africa
Accession Date:
6 Aug 2008
Collection Date:
18 Aug 1968 to 22 Aug 1970
Notes:
Bottle-shaped container carved from wood, and lid made from skin. Sides of container have 2 rows of small dots burned into the wood, and large black rectangles at the bottom. A braided leather strap is attached to small protrusions on the sides, forming a handle.
Record Last Modified:
28 Nov 2014
Specimen Count:
2
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
2041514
USNM Number:
E433092-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3cfe5ecb1-4094-4366-8f97-45780aee5c46
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_11052586