Bowl Item Number: Aj152 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Oval bowl carved from a single piece of yellow-brown wood of uneven thickness. Sanded surface has been oiled. Thicker and slightly pointed at the ends. Small flat bottom with a piece of paper stuck to it.
History Of Use
Used for storing water and for carrying water for people and cattle.
Cultural Context
storage; carrying
Item History
- Made in Uganda before 1952
- Collected during 1952
- Owned by Eleanore C. Treutle Stephens before December 1, 1986
- Received from Eleanore C. Treutle Stephens (Donor) on December 1, 1986
What
Who
- Culture
- Karamojong
- Previous Owner
- Eleanore C. Treutle Stephens
- Received from
- Eleanore C. Treutle Stephens (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Uganda
When
- Creation Date
- before 1952
- Collection Date
- during 1952
- Ownership Date
- before December 1, 1986
- Acquisition Date
- on December 1, 1986
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1156/0029