Container Item Number: Aj129 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Heavy container (part a) of orange-yellow wood carved in slender rounded, bulbous shape with two small protruding handles to which braided leather handle straps are tied. Lid (part b) is made of cowhide moulded to the shape of the container and tight fitting.
History Of Use
Turkana water and or milk container. Made by women. Rounded bottoms are more stable in sand. Transport vessels are distinguished by projections and straps which can be hung over the shoulder or lashed to animals. Usually long necked containers are milk containers. Women make for men to use on journeys. Lids act as cups. Some made to look like calabashes.
Cultural Context
storage; packing; transportation
Item History
- Made in Kenya before 1978
- Collected during 1978
- Owned by Marta Friesen before March 3, 1981
- Received from Marta Friesen (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on March 3, 1981
What
Who
- Culture
- Turkana
- Previous Owner
- Marta Friesen
- Received from
- Marta Friesen (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kenya
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
- 0705/0057 a-b