Horn Item Number: Aj153 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Animal horn with side opening. A dark brown horn which swirls from a larger hollow base to a darker pointed end which has a hole. Smoothly finished except at the base.
History Of Use
Horn used on special occasions that require prompt communication; such as to announce war with neighbouring tribes, ex. the Turkana.
Cultural Context
ceremonial
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
- Current Location
- Case 100
- Accession Number
- 1156/0030