H x W x D: 19.1 x 17.5 x 17.5 cm (7 1/2 x 6 7/8 x 6 7/8 in.)
Type:
Sculpture
Geography:
Baringo District, Kenya
Date:
Late 20th century
Label Text:
This vessel was collected directly from a group of the pastoral Pokot people in 1978, at the Chemolingot Bore Hole, near Marigat in the Baringo district of northwestern Kenya. Made from wood and cowhide, it was used as an oil container. Some groups store meat in this type of container while traveling.
Description:
Wood cylindrical vessel with cow hide lid and bottom, and a strap handle.
Provenance:
Norman and Mary Michie, Madison, Wisconsin, collected Baringo District, Kenya, 1978 to 1981
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