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Collector:
Katherine Sobeck  Search this
Donor Name:
Eileen Sobeck  Search this
Length:
12 cm
Width:
10.5 cm
Height:
15 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 and lid. Container is carved from wood, with skin stretched over the bottom and a braided leather strap for a handle. Burn marks on sides. Lid is made from skin, fits very tightly.
Record Last Modified:
28 Nov 2014
Specimen Count:
2
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
2041514
USNM Number:
E433084-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/37b57c462-6259-4a63-b7be-b16c04c00577
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_11052578